French Conversation · Level 35
75 words
French word
tyrannique
Pronunciation
IPA/tiʁanik/
Meaning
- adjectivetyrannical
Example
Mon patron est tyrannique.
My boss is tyrannical.
More examples
Un régime tyrannique réprime la liberté.
A tyrannical regime represses freedom.
Core concept
A ruler or authority figure pressing everyone under a hard grip, with no regard for their will.
Common phrases
patron tyrannique
tyrannical boss
régime tyrannique
tyrannical regime
comportement tyrannique
tyrannical behavior
Similar words
autoritaire: Demanding unquestioning obedience to personal orders or views.
strict: Insisting on strict compliance with rules or standards.
sévère: Responding to mistakes or conduct with harsh punishment or blame.
despotique: Using personal power to rule oppressively and restrict freedom.
Definition in French
Qui exerce le pouvoir de façon oppressive et injuste, imposant sa volonté sans tenir compte des autres.
Word origin
The French adjective tyrannique developed from Latin tyrannicus, which was formed from Greek tyrannos, meaning tyrant.
Usage tips
- Because tyrannique is strongly condemnatory, autoritaire or strict can sound less severe when the intended meaning is merely controlling or demanding.
Other meanings
- despoticadjective
- oppressiveadjective
Opposites
- bienveillantbenevolentadjective
- toléranttolerantadjective