Républicains (en. Republicans)

/ʁe.pɔ.bli.kɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Members of a political party that upholds the principles of the republic.

The republicans organized a rally in the city.

Les républicains ont organisé un meeting dans la ville.

Individuals who adhere to the values of republicanism.

The republicans believe that democracy is essential.

Les républicains estiment que la démocratie est essentielle.

People supporting right-wing politics in France.

Many republicans support conservative economic policies.

Beaucoup de républicains soutiennent des politiques économiques conservatrices.

The term comes from the Latin 'res publica' meaning 'public matter', used to designate a political system based on representation.

angry republicans

Expression referring to members of the republican party expressing their disagreement.

les républicains en colère

moderate republicans

Members of the party who adopt a less extreme position.

républicains modérés

republicans in the Assembly

Referring to the parliamentarians representing the republican party.

républicains à l'Assemblée

republicanism

Political doctrine that advocates for the republic as a form of government.

républicanisme

republic

Political system where the head of state is elected and not hereditary.

république

republican party

Political party in France that defends republican values.

parti républicain

A pejorative term for an uncompromising republican.

He was called a reactionary by his friends for his attitude.

Il a été traité de réac par ses amis pour son attitude.

A republican with firmly held beliefs.

This guy is really a staunch republican, he doesn’t want to hear about changes.

Ce type est vraiment un pur républicain, il ne veut pas entendre parler des changements.