Condorcet (en. Condorcet)

/kɔ̃.dɔʁ.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Voting method that establishes a preference among several options.

The Condorcet system is often used in elections to choose the best candidate.

Le système de Condorcet est souvent utilisé dans des élections pour choisir le meilleur candidat.

Concept associated with social choice theory.

Condorcet's theory can lead to paradoxical results in certain situations.

La théorie de Condorcet peut conduire à des résultats paradoxaux dans certaines situations.

From the name of the French politician and mathematician Marie Jean Antoine Nicolas Caritat, Marquis de Condorcet.

Condorcet principle

Idea that the candidate who would win against every other candidate in one-on-one matchups is the best choice.

principe de Condorcet

Condorcet paradox

Situation where the results of a vote do not lead to a clear decision, despite clear preferences.

paradoxe de Condorcet

voter

Person who participates in a vote.

votant

preference

Choice or liking for something compared to others.

préférence

A complicated voting system that confuses voters.

This candidate never does well with the Condorcet vote; it's too complicated for people.

Ce candidat ne réussit jamais avec le vote condorcet, c'est trop compliqué pour les gens.

Method for calculating results that takes too much time.

The election result took days to announce because of the Condorcet system.

Le résultat de l'élection a pris des jours à annoncer à cause du système condorcet.