chouan (Meaning)
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chouan (n.)
One of the royalist insurgents in western France (Brittany, etc.), during and after the French revolution.
Synonyms & Antonyms of chouan
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chouan Sentence Examples
- The Chouans were royalist insurgents in France during the Revolutionary period.
- The Chouan movement was characterized by its opposition to the French Revolution and support for the monarchy.
- Chouan guerrilla fighters operated in rural regions, launching attacks against Republican forces.
- The Chouan uprising was particularly active in the western provinces of France.
- Chouan leaders, such as Jean Cottereau, rallied peasants and nobles to their cause.
- The Chouans wore distinctive clothing, often sporting blue jackets and wide-brimmed hats.
- The Chouan rebellion posed a significant challenge to the revolutionary government's authority.
- The Chouans' use of guerrilla tactics made them difficult for Republican forces to combat.
- Despite facing heavy repression, the Chouan movement persisted for several years.
- The Chouans ultimately failed to restore the monarchy, but their resistance left a lasting impact on French history.
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One of the royalist insurgents in western France (Brittany, etc.), during and after the French revolution.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Chouans were royalist insurgents in France during the Revolutionary period.
The Chouan movement was characterized by its opposition to the French Revolution and support for the monarchy.
Chouan guerrilla fighters operated in rural regions, launching attacks against Republican forces.
The Chouan uprising was particularly active in the western provinces of France.
