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“tyrant” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/tiʁɑ̃/

Example

Le tyran a perdu le pouvoir.

The tyrant lost power.

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How to say “tyrant” in French

“Tyrant” in French is tyran.

An unchecked leader who turns public power into personal domination and oppression.

Full entry for tyran: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with tyran

Il se comporte en tyran avec ses proches.

He behaves like a tyrant toward those close to him.

Tips for using tyran

  • In political reporting, tyran expresses moral condemnation rather than merely describing a system of one-person rule.

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