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    Élection (en. Election)

    /e.le.k.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Designation of a candidate by vote.
    The presidential election will take place in May.
    L'élection présidentielle aura lieu en mai.
    Result of that vote.
    The results of the election were published this morning.
    Les résultats de l'élection ont été publiés ce matin.
    Procedures and conditions required for a person to vote.
    Each country has its own rules regarding the election.
    Chaque pays a ses propres règles concernant l'élection.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'electio', meaning 'choice'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    presidential election
    Designation of a country's president by vote.
    élection présidentielle
    municipal election
    Ballot to elect members of a municipal council.
    élection municipale
    electoral campaign
    Preparation and promotion period before an election.
    campagne électorale

    Related Words

    voter
    Person who participates in a vote.
    votant
    candidate
    Person running for an election.
    candidat
    ballot
    Voting procedure.
    scrutin

    Slang Meanings

    To vote casually, without real thought.
    He votes in every election without really caring.
    Il vote à chaque élection sans vraiment s'y intéresser.
    Election considered a formality with no stakes.
    This election is a joke; everyone knows who will win.
    Cette élection, c'est du beurre ; tout le monde sait qui va gagner.