Réprimer
Example: Le gouvernement a décidé de réprimer les manifestations violentes rapidement.
Definition
"Réprimer" means to suppress or restrain actions, emotions, or behaviors, often by force or authority. It is used when controlling or putting an end to something undesirable, such as protests or violent acts, as in the example where a government decides to repress violent demonstrations.
Etymology
The word "réprimer" comes from the Latin 'reprimere', meaning 'to press back' or 'restrain'. It combines 're-' (back) and 'primere' (to press). Did you know? The root 'primere' is related to the English word 'press', showing how the idea of pressing down or holding back developed into the modern meaning of repressing or suppressing.
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"Réprimer" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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