État (en. State)

/eta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Situation or condition of an individual or group.
The health of this patient has improved.
L'état de santé de ce patient s'est amélioré.
Political entity that exercises power.
The French state has adopted new laws.
L'état français a adopté de nouvelles lois.
Mode of organization of society.
The rule of law is essential for democracy.
L'état de droit est essentiel pour la démocratie.

Etymology

From Latin 'status', meaning 'position' or 'situation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

state of emergency
Exceptional situation requiring swift measures.
état d'urgence
state of mind
Mental disposition or attitude of a person.
état d'esprit
civil status
Set of legal facts and statuses of a person.
état civil
state of grace
Period during which one benefits from a favor or leniency.
état de grâce
status report
Description of the current situation of a place.
état des lieux

Related Words

state-related
Related to the state or government.
étatique
to establish
To set up or institute something.
établir
stability
Characteristic of what is stable and does not change easily.
stabilité
status
Position or role of a person within a hierarchy.
statut
situation
Particular state in which a person or thing finds itself.
situation

Slang Meanings

To be in a state of high stress.
He is in a state of panic before the exam.
Il est dans un état de panique avant l'examen.
To be in a state of intoxication.
After the party, he was in a terrible state.
Après la fête, il était dans un état pas possible.