faat3 gwok3 daai6 gaak3 ming6法國大革命法国大革命
Jyutpingfaat3 gwok3 daai6 gaak3 ming6
Yalefaat gwok daaih gaak mihng
Definition
The French Revolution; the late 18th-century revolution in France that overthrew the monarchy.
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How it's used
Historical events of this magnitude are often discussed in academic or formal contexts, but the term itself is standard across all registers. It is frequently referenced when discussing the origins of modern political concepts like democracy and human rights. People often use it as a shorthand to describe a period of extreme social upheaval or radical change.
Examples
Do you know which year the French Revolution happened?
The French Revolution changed the history of all of Europe.
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Common phrases
the outbreak of the French Revolution
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