oppression
French → English
(political) Oppression: prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control by a social or political group
Le peuple s'est soulevé pour mettre fin à des décennies d'oppression et de tyrannie.
(English) The people rose up to end decades of oppression and tyranny.
La lutte contre l'oppression des femmes est au cœur des mouvements féministes.
(English) The struggle against the oppression of women is at the heart of feminist movements.
(medical) Tightness: a sensation of heaviness or pressure in the chest making it hard to breathe
Le patient se plaint d'une forte oppression de poitrine qui s'intensifie à l'effort.
(English) The patient complains of a strong chest tightness that intensifies during exertion.
Le stress peut provoquer une sensation d'oppression respiratoire chez certaines personnes.
(English) Stress can cause a sensation of respiratory oppression in some people.
Entry ID: fr:en:oppression · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary