détrônèrent
Past historic ils/elles conjugation of détrôner.

détrôner

détrôner
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to dethrone
Le complot visant à détrôner le roi a échoué.The plot to dethrone the king has failed.
b. to depose
Les rebelles ont réussi à détrôner le roi tyrannique.The rebels managed to depose the tyrannical king.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(to supplant)
a. to oust
Avec sa stratégie audacieuse, Léa a réussi à détrôner ses concurrents.With her bold strategy, Léa managed to oust her competitors.
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