Politiques (en. Politics)
/pɔ.li.tik/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
The rules or actions formulated by a government.
Health policies were strengthened during the pandemic.
Les politiques de santé ont été renforcées pendant la pandémie.
The strategies of governance or management of a community.
Public policies must respond to the needs of citizens.
Les politiques publiques doivent répondre aux besoins des citoyens.
The opinions or positions regarding governmental affairs.
He has very liberal policies on economic issues.
Il a des politiques très libérales sur les questions économiques.
Etymology
From Greek 'politikos', meaning 'related to the city'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
corporate policy
Strategy adopted by a company regarding management and operations.
politique d'entreprise
foreign policy
A set of actions by a state towards other states.
politique étrangère
political games
Maneuvers and strategies used within the framework of politics.
jeux politiques
Related Words
politician
A person who practices a political profession.
politicien
domestic policy
Affairs and strategies of a country within its borders.
politique intérieure
economic policy
An approach of a state regarding its economic choices.
politique économique
Slang Meanings
Facade politics
One cannot believe the promises; it's just facade politics.
On ne peut pas croire aux promesses, c'est juste une politique de façade.
Ostrich politics
Ignoring the problem is not a solution; it's ostrich politics.
Ignorer le problème n'est pas une solution; c'est une politique de l'autruche.