French translation of quelling is 
réprimer

Meaning of "quelling" in English

Quelling refers to the act of suppressing or reducing something, often involving emotions, actions, or disturbances. It can denote the act of calming something, such as a protest or a disturbance, by force or persuasion. In a psychological context, quelling might involve the suppression of feelings such as fear or anxiety. The term often implies bringing something under control, maintaining peace, or ending a situation that poses a disruption.

Meaning of "réprimer" in French

The French word "réprimer" translates to controlling or suppressing certain actions, emotions, or unrest. It is often used in contexts where an authoritative measure is taken to stop a particular situation or behavior, such as quelling a rebellion or emotions like anger. Réprimer can be applied to both physical actions and internal feelings, hinting at halting something before it spirals out of control.

Pronunciation of "quelling" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈkwelɪŋ/

Pronunciation Variations: There are generally no significant dialectical variations in the pronunciation of "quelling" in English. It is pronounced consistently across different English-speaking regions.

Pronunciation of "réprimer" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ʁe.pʁi.me/

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "réprimer" does not vary significantly across the French language regions. However, accents may slightly affect its sound, with minor variations in intonation or emphasis.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The government focused on quelling dissent during the protests.
   (Le gouvernement s'est concentré sur la répression des dissidences lors des manifestations.)

2. Her calm demeanor helped in quelling the panic in the room.
   (Son comportement calme a aidé à réprimer la panique dans la salle.)

3. The police were tasked with quelling the unrest in the city.
   (La police avait pour mission de réprimer les troubles dans la ville.)

4. He struggled with quelling his own fears before the presentation.
   (Il a eu du mal à réprimer ses propres peurs avant la présentation.)

5. The fire department's swift action was crucial in quelling the blaze.
   (L'action rapide des pompiers a été cruciale pour réprimer l'incendie.)

6. Quelling his anger was difficult, but necessary for the situation.
   (Réprimer sa colère était difficile, mais nécessaire pour la situation.)

7. The CEO emphasized the importance of quelling any rumors in the office.
   (Le PDG a souligné l'importance de réprimer toute rumeur au bureau.)

8. It took several talks to start quelling the misunderstandings.
   (Il a fallu plusieurs discussions pour commencer à réprimer les malentendus.)

9. She began quelling the tension with her jokes and laughter.
   (Elle a commencé à réprimer la tension avec ses blagues et des rires.)

10. The leaders focused on quelling the unrest before it spread.
    (Les dirigeants se sont concentrés sur la répression des troubles avant qu'ils ne se propagent.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "quelling" in English

Synonyms: suppressing, subduing, calming, pacifying, restraining, silencing, suppressing, repressing, dousing, allaying.

Antonyms: inciting, provoking, encouraging, agitating, stirring, instigating, arousing, fomenting, intensifying, kindling.

Similar Words: controlling, moderating, checking, damping, mitigating, quieting, soothing, curtailing, stifling, abating.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "réprimer" in French

Synonyms: contenir, restreindre, étouffer, calmer, maîtriser, taire, contrôler, arrêter, réduire, modérer.

Antonyms: encourager, inciter, stimuler, provoquer, agiter, soulever, exciter, enflammer, libérer, développer.

Similar Words: modérer, maîtriser, contenir, calmer, étouffer, restreindre, dissiper, apaiser, censurer, comprimer.

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