English-French translation for "to quell"
"to quell" French translation
to quell {verb}
to quell [quelled|quelled] {vb} (also: to hush up, to choke, to deaden, to muffle)
French troops then stationed in the CAR were called on to quell the unrest.
It is a public relations exercise to try to quell the debate on an issue, to try to silence it.
Thirdly, the Palestinian leadership has, over the course of the past few months, consistently acted to encourage rather than to quell the
In the same context, the early deployment of peacekeeping contingents should be more coherent and systematic in order to quell conflicts in
to quell [quelled|quelled] {vb} (also: to hold in, to bridle, to check, to detain)
In an effort to quell an uprising of Armenians who were siding with the Russians it banished some 700,000 Armenians.
When locals protested, security services or military troops were sent to violently quell unrest.
The crimes were said to have been committed during a military operation carried out to quell a small-scale rebellion in Kilwa.
The support of the international community is essential to quell any possible attempts to jeopardize this election.
In the Boer War the British were in South Africa and they could not quell the Boer farmers.
to quell [quelled|quelled] {vb} (also: to choke, to stifle, to suffocate)
quel {adverb}
Please specify at what point in police custody these interrogations may be held.
What is the potential of future reduction measures and what will their costs be?
This system is an ongoing process, no matter what changes in the law may occur.
Could the member please explain to the House what kind of system we would have?
What kind of a figure does this Europa cut on the international stage, however?
quel {pronoun}
Tell me, which other country in the world prohibits the Pontiff from visiting it?
This shows the extent to which Africa is an absolute priority for the Council.
Which of the Member States have comprehensive legislation which includes labelling?
The Ad Hoc Committee may wish to consider which is the most appropriate word.
If so, which specific piece of legislation contained the definition in question?
Which one of this cabinet will stand up and finally say ``We are going to fire the flyer''?
Which ONE of the following groups best describes your total household income before taxes?
Please clarify which one performs the functions of a financial intelligence unit (FIU).
There are a number of obstacles and it would be difficult to say which one is the major obstacle.
Which ministries are involved in the fight against terrorism and which one has the lead?
Synonyms
Synonyms (English) for "quell":
© Princeton Universitysquelch · quench · stay · appease
Synonyms (French) for "quel":
© myThes Dicollectequoi · laquelle · lequel · lesquelles · lesquels · quelle · quels
Usage examples
Usage examples for "to quell" in French
Similar words
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