English–French
“uprising” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃syʁɛksjɔ̃/
Example
Une insurrection a éclaté dans la ville.
An uprising broke out in the city.
How to say “uprising” in French
“Uprising” in French is insurrection.
A mass of people breaks from obedience and confronts the government or another authority by force.
Example sentences with insurrection
Les forces ont réprimé l'insurrection rapidement.
The forces suppressed the insurrection quickly.
Tips for using insurrection
- Insurrection usually denotes a broad challenge to authority; émeute means a riot, while révolte is a wider term for revolt.