émeutes
/e.mɥit/
riots
Les émeutes ont éclaté après l'annonce du verdict.
Riots broke out after the verdict was announced.
formal
Violent public disturbances, typically involving large groups of people protesting or rebelling against authority.
Les émeutes urbaines ont causé des dégâts importants.
Urban riots caused significant damage.
The term is often used in news reports and political discussions.
Collocations
émeutes urbainesurban riotsréprimer les émeutesto suppress riots
Pro Tip
Plural Usage
Even when referring to a single riot, 'émeutes' is often used in the plural form.
Word Origin
From Old French 'emute', from Latin 'emutio' meaning 'to move or stir'.
Usage Notes
The plural form 'émeutes' is commonly used, even when referring to a single event.
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