putsch

UK
/pʊtʃ/
US
/pʊtʃ/

Translations

putschnoun
putsches
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putschEmprunt courant en français, surtout en contexte politique.
The military putsch led to the swift downfall of the existing regime.
Le putsch militaire a entraîné la chute rapide du régime en place.
coup d'ÉtatPour un renversement violent du gouvernement.
The military putsch led to the swift downfall of the existing regime.
Le coup d'État militaire a entraîné la chute rapide du régime en place.
Additional translations
coup de forceSurtout pour une prise de pouvoir soudaine au sein d'une organisation ou d'une entreprise.
putschadjective
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Used attributively before another noun, e.g. "putsch leaders".
putschisteRelatif à un putsch ou à ses partisans.
The putsch faction within the party drafted a radical manifesto.
La faction putschiste au sein du parti a rédigé un manifeste radical.

Definitions

putschnoun
A violent attempt to overthrow a government, especially one that is sudden and carried out by a small group.
The military putsch led to the swift downfall of the existing regime.
A sudden effort to depose or replace the leadership of an organization, company, or other non-governmental body.
The shareholders staged a boardroom putsch to remove the CEO.
putschadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a putsch or coup.
The putsch faction within the party drafted a radical manifesto.