opprimer
opprimer

Definition & Meaning of "opprimer"in French

opprimer
01

to oppress, to subjugate, to tyrannize

faire subir durablement à une personne ou à un groupe une autorité injuste, dure ou violente 
opprimer definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Regular
Auxiliary verb
avoir
Examples
Le régime opprimait une grande partie de la population. 

The regime oppressed a large part of the population.

02

to suppress, to repress, to subdue

soumettre une personne ou un groupe à un pouvoir autoritaire en limitant fortement sa liberté 
opprimer definition and meaning
Examples
Le régime cherchait à opprimer toute forme d'opposition. 

The regime sought to suppress all forms of opposition.

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