Chapitre 1 Flashcards
a fringe movement
un groupuscule
Example sentence: The attack was carried out by a fringe movement.
an insurgent
un insurgé
Additional information: An insurgent is someone who revolts against authority.
a militia
une milice
Example sentence: The militia was formed to protect the village.
a paramilitary group
un groupe paramilitaire
Additional information: Paramilitary groups often operate outside of regular military control.
a vigilante
un membre d’une milice privée, un justicier autoproclamé
Example sentence: The vigilante took justice into his own hands.
to pose a threat
constituer une menace
to be up in arms about / against sthing
s’insurger contre quelque chose, être scandalisé par …
a conspiracy
un complot
to plot
comploter
to foment
fomenter
covert
clandestin, secret
to resort to violence
avoir recours à la violence
turmoil
l’agitation
an uprising
un soulèvement
to wreak havoc
semer la pagaille, faire des ravages
