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    Élections (en. Elections)

    /e.lek.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Refers to all polls allowing citizens to vote.
    Local elections will take place next month.
    Les élections locales auront lieu le mois prochain.
    Process by which a candidate is designated by a vote.
    She won the elections with a crushing majority.
    Elle a remporté les élections avec une majorité écrasante.
    Series of candidates competing for a position.
    Presidential elections are highly publicized.
    Les élections présidentielles sont très médiatisées.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'electio', deriving from 'eligere' which means 'to choose'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    general elections
    Poll in which representatives are elected to parliament.
    élections générales
    municipal elections
    Poll to elect municipal councilors.
    élections municipales
    electoral campaign
    Period during which candidates present their program.
    campagne électorale

    Related Words

    voter
    Person who participates in a vote.
    voter
    candidate
    Person who runs for election.
    candidat
    electoral program
    Set of proposals of a candidate.
    programme électoral

    Slang Meanings

    Internet voting
    This year, we will hold elections in 'online' mode.
    Cette année, on va faire des élections en mode 'online'.
    electoral shield
    He uses his electoral shield to protect himself from criticism.
    Il utilise son bouclier électoral pour se protéger des critiques.