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    Nationales (en. National)

    /na.sjɔ.nal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Concerning all the inhabitants of a nation.
    National values must be preserved.
    Les valeurs nationales doivent être préservées.
    Belonging to the State, to the institutions of the nation.
    National taxes are necessary to fund public services.
    Les impôts nationaux sont nécessaires pour financer les services publics.
    Related to events or holidays celebrated in a country.
    July 14th is a national holiday in France.
    Le 14 juillet est une fête nationale en France.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'nationalis', which refers to the nation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    national pride
    A feeling of pride in one's country.
    fierté nationale
    national interests
    The priorities and needs of a country.
    intérêts nationaux
    national well-being
    The health and happiness of a country's citizens.
    bien-être national

    Related Words

    nation
    A group of individuals sharing a common culture, history, and territory.
    nation
    homeland
    The native land or country of origin of a person.
    patrie
    sovereignty
    The supreme power of a state over its territory.
    souveraineté

    Slang Meanings

    A term used to denote the collective identity of a group.
    The team really has a national spirit after this victory.
    La team a vraiment un esprit national après cette victoire.
    Humorous reference to the characteristics or stereotypes of a country.
    The French and their national passion for gastronomy.
    Les Français et leur passion nationale pour la gastronomie.