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    République (en. Republic)

    /ʁe.py.blik/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A political system in which power is exercised by elected representatives.
    The French republic is a democracy.
    La république française est une démocratie.
    State that adopts this system.
    The Czech Republic was founded in 1918.
    La République tchèque a été fondée en 1918.
    Mode of political organization based on the equality of citizens.
    The values of the republic include liberty, equality, and fraternity.
    Les valeurs de la république incluent liberté, égalité et fraternité.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'republica', meaning 'public affair'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Republic of Letters
    Intellectual community of writers and thinkers.
    République des Lettres
    Banana republic
    Pejorative term referring to a country where leaders behave authoritarianly.
    République bananière
    The Republic does not allow itself to be swept away
    Expression meaning that the state must remain impartial.
    La République ne se laisse pas emporter

    Related Words

    democracy
    Political system in which the people exercise power.
    démocratie
    citizenship
    Status of belonging to a republic.
    citoyenneté
    constitution
    Document that establishes the principles of a republic.
    constitution

    Slang Meanings

    Repu
    We had a nice evening at the repu.
    On a eu une soirée sympa à la répu.
    Crazy repu
    This repu is really lively tonight.
    Cette répu est vraiment vivante ce soir.