Citoyen (en. Citizen)

[si-twa-jɛ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A person who is a member of a state.

Every citizen has the right to vote.

Chaque citoyen a le droit de vote.

An individual who enjoys civil rights in a country.

Citizens can express their opinions freely.

Les citoyens peuvent exprimer leurs opinions librement.

Inhabitant of a city or municipality.

The citizen of Marseille is proud of his city.

Le citoyen de Marseille est fier de sa ville.

Derived from the Latin 'civis', which means inhabitant of a city.

citizen of the world

A person who feels as belonging to the global community.

citoyen du monde

engaged citizen

A person active in civic and social life.

citoyen engagé

active citizenship

Active participation of an individual in public affairs.

citoyenneté active

citizenship

Status of citizenship, set of rights and duties of a citizen.

citoyenneté

civic

Relating to citizens, to civic life.

civic

nationality

Belonging to a state or a nation.

nationalité

People

The people here are very welcoming.

Les gens ici sont très accueillants.

Populace

The populace protested for its rights.

La populace a manifesté pour ses droits.