unrest

troubles, agitation

Situation agitée avec des manifestations, des affrontements ou des désordres, souvent pour des raisons politiques.

En anglais simple : A troubled situation in which people protest, fight, or cause disorder, often for political reasons.

• Unrest spread across the country.
• The election result led to political unrest.
• Police closed several streets during the civil unrest.

Synonymes : disorder, turmoil, upheaval

Contraires : peace, stability

Expressions courantes : civil unrest, political unrest, widespread unrest

inquiétude, mécontentement

Sentiment ou situation d’inquiétude, de mécontentement ou de trouble.

En anglais simple : A feeling or situation of worry, dissatisfaction, or disturbance.

• She felt a deep inner unrest.
• The changes caused unrest among the staff.
• A sense of unrest troubled him all evening.

Comment l'utiliser : unrest among someone (There was growing unrest among the workers.)

Synonymes : unease, disquiet, dissatisfaction

Contraires : calm, contentment

Expressions courantes : growing unrest, inner unrest, unrest among staff