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    Ballots (en. Ballots)

    [ba.lot]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A piece of paper on which a voter marks their choice in an election.
    Voters placed their ballots in the ballot box.
    Les électeurs ont déposé leurs ballots dans l'urne.
    The total votes expressed during an election.
    The results of the ballots will be announced tomorrow.
    Les résultats des ballots seront annoncés demain.
    A ballot that allows for a secret and anonymous choice.
    It is important to fill out your ballot carefully.
    Il est important de remplir son ballot avec soin.

    Etymology

    The word 'ballot' comes from the Italian 'ballotta', which means small ball or sphere, in reference to the balls used in voting.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ballot
    A document that allows an expression of electoral choice.
    bulletin de vote
    ballots urine
    A container where ballots are deposited.
    urin de ballots
    to cast a ballot
    To express a choice by voting.
    faire un ballot

    Related Words

    vote
    Action of expressing an opinion or choice, usually during an election.
    vote
    election
    Process by which individuals are chosen to hold a public office.
    élection
    ballot box
    A receptacle in which votes are placed.
    urne

    Slang Meanings

    Ballot used in an informal context.
    We managed to get a few ballots to avoid the queues.
    On s'est fait passer quelques ballots pour éviter les files d'attente.