riot

• Nom désignant une perturbation violente de l'ordre public par une foule, souvent accompagnée de désordres, de destructions ou de protestations.

A noun referring to a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd, often involving public disorder, destruction, or protest.

1. Public disturbanceB2formal

   A violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd of people, often involving destruction and lawlessness.

   émeute

   • The police were called to control the riot in the city center.
   • The riot caused significant damage to several shops.
   • Many people were arrested during the riot.

   Synonymesbedlamchaoscommotiondisorderdisturbancefracasmayhemmeleepandemoniumtumultuproar

   Antonymescalmorderpeacetranquility

2. Very amusing eventB2informal

   An event or situation that is extremely funny or entertaining.

   Quelque chose de très drôle

   • The comedy show was an absolute riot.
   • His performance at the party was a riot.
   • The children's antics were a riot to watch.

   Synonymesblasthootlaughscream

• Verbe désignant le fait de participer à des troubles violents dans l'espace public ou à un comportement collectif désordonné, souvent pour exprimer une protestation.

A verb used to indicate the act of taking part in a violent public disturbance or disorderly behavior by a group of people.

1. Participate in a violent disturbanceB2formal

   To take part in a violent public disorder, often involving a crowd causing damage or harm.

   participer à une émeute

   • The protesters began to riot after the police arrived.
   • Crowds rioted in the streets, breaking windows and overturning cars.
   • The government deployed troops to prevent people from rioting.

   Synonymesmutinyrampagerebelrevoltrise up

2. Act without restraintC1informal

   To behave in a wild, uncontrolled, or excessive manner.

   Se déchaîner

   • The children rioted through the house after their parents left.
   • Fans rioted in the stadium after their team lost the championship.
   • The party turned into a riot of noise and laughter.

   Synonymescarouseraise hellrampagerevelroister

   Antonymesbehaverestrain