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junte

"Junte" in French refers to a political or military group that controls a country, often after a coup.

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  • La junte militaire a pris le contrôle du pays après le coup d’État.

    The military junta took control of the country after the coup.

    Here, 'junte' refers to a governing group, often military-led, that holds power.

  • La junte s’est annoncée comme le porte-parole du peuple, mais beaucoup doutent de ses intentions.

    The junta presented itself as the people's spokesperson, but many doubt its motives.

    In this sentence, 'junte' again indicates a political regime consisting of military leaders who claim authority.

  • Pendant des décennies, le pays a été sous le règne de la junte, restreignant les libertés civiles.

    For decades, the country was under the rule of the junta, restricting civil liberties.

    'Junte' is used here to describe a prolonged authoritative regime, emphasizing its influence over the society.

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