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    Député (en. Mp)

    [de.py.te]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Representative of a people within a national assembly.
    The deputy presented a new law to the parliament.
    Le député a présenté une nouvelle loi au parlement.
    Member of an elected assembly;
    Each deputy must respond to the expectations of their voters.
    Chaque député doit répondre aux attentes de ses électeurs.
    The term can also refer to a local representative of a particular circumstance.
    This local deputy often speaks on community issues.
    Ce député local s'exprime souvent sur les enjeux communautaires.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'deputatus', past participle of 'deputare' which means 'to appoint, to designate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Member of the European Parliament
    A member of the European Parliament.
    député européen
    Deputy in the National Assembly
    A member of the assembly who represents a constituency.
    député à l'Assemblée nationale
    Deputy of the nation
    A term often used to refer to a deputy in general.
    député de la nation

    Related Words

    National Assembly
    The legislative institution of France that includes deputies.
    Assemblée nationale
    constituency
    Geographic area represented by a deputy.
    circonscription
    legislation
    The set of laws that the deputy must draft or vote on.
    législation

    Slang Meanings

    A deputy is sometimes referred to as 'the deputy of commitment'.
    He is considered the deputy of commitment because of his actions.
    Il est considéré comme le député de l'engagement à cause de ses actions.
    In familiar contexts, a deputy may be referred to as 'the elected one'.
    Look at the elected one discussing on television today.
    Regarde l'élu discuter à la télévision aujourd'hui.