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    L’état (en. The state)

    /le.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Definition_text: The way something is at a given moment.
    Example_sentence: The condition of this car is impeccable.
    L'état de cette voiture est impeccable.
    Definition_text: Set of economic, social, or cultural conditions of a country.
    Example_sentence: The state of the nation requires reforms.
    L'état de la nation nécessite des réformes.
    Definition_text: A sovereign political entity.
    Example_sentence: The French state has adopted new laws.
    L’État français a adopté de nouvelles lois.

    Etymology

    Etymology_origin: From the Latin 'status' meaning 'position, condition'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Phrase: the state of emergency
    Meaning: Exceptional situation requiring special measures.
    l'état d'urgence
    Phrase: the state of play
    Meaning: Assessment of the condition of a space or an asset.
    l'état des lieux
    Phrase: state of peace
    Meaning: Condition of non-conflict between nations.
    état de paix

    Related Words

    Related_word: civil status
    Description: Registers of marriages, births, and deaths.
    l'État civil
    Related_word: moral state
    Description: Ethical or moral condition of a person.
    l'état moral
    Related_word: welfare state
    Description: System where the state protects citizens.
    l'État providence

    Slang Meanings

    Meaning: The state (in the sense of government or authority).
    Example: The state decided to raise taxes.
    L'État a décidé d'augmenter les impôts.
    Meaning: Referring to a personal state (e.g., 'I am in a state')
    Example: After the party, I am in a bad state.
    Après la fête, je suis dans un sale état.