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How is the word répression translated from French to English

Action ferme de la police contre un phénomène.

Strong action by police against something.

noun
English translation
crackdown

Examples with “répression”

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  • Il y a une répression des excès de vitesse. — There is a crackdown on speeding.

  • La police a donné un tour de vis contre les courses sauvages le week-end dernier. — The police initiated a crackdown on street racing last weekend.

  • La répression a réduit de moitié les courses sauvages. — The crackdown cut street racing in half.

  • As-tu entendu parler du tour de vis de la ville contre le tapage ? — Did you hear about the city's crackdown on noise violations?

  • Les habitants ont salué la répression des bars bruyants. — Locals welcomed the crackdown on noisy bars.

  • Ce tour de vis a donné lieu à de nombreuses arrestations et amendes. — The crackdown led to numerous arrests and fines.

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FAQ about “répression”

How is “répression” translated from French?
“répression” translates into English as “crackdown”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “répression” mean?
Meaning of “répression”: Action ferme de la police contre un phénomène. In English — “crackdown”.
What part of speech is “répression”?
“répression” is a noun.
Where can I see examples with “répression”?
Example sentences with “répression” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “répression”?
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