émeutes
/e.mɥit/noun★Intermediate
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.
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The term is often used in news reports and political discussions.
Collocations
émeutes urbainesurban riotsréprimer les émeutesto suppress riots
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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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