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    Sénat (en. Senate)

    /se.nɑ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Institution that represents local authorities and participates in legislation.
    The Senate votes on important laws for the country.
    Le Sénat vote des lois importantes pour le pays.
    Members of the Senate, called senators.
    Senators meet regularly to discuss bills.
    Les sénateurs se réunissent régulièrement pour discuter des projets de loi.
    The political practice that takes place within the Senate.
    Debates in the Senate are often lively and exciting.
    Les débats au Sénat sont souvent animés et passionnants.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'senatus', which means 'council of elders'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the French Senate
    The upper house of the French Parliament, which participates in the drafting of laws.
    le Sénat français
    senator
    Member of the Senate.
    sénateur
    Senate session
    Official meeting where senators gather.
    séance du Sénat

    Related Words

    National Assembly
    Lower house of the French Parliament.
    assemblée nationale
    deputy
    Member of the National Assembly.
    député
    parliament
    All legislative institutions of a country.
    parlement

    Slang Meanings

    The Senate is sometimes perceived as an aging institution.
    It is said that the Senate is an old sage struggling to keep up with modernity.
    On dit que le Sénat est un vieux sage qui a du mal à suivre la modernité.
    Senate can refer to endless debates.
    Discussions in the Senate can seem like a real game of poker bluffing.
    Les discussions au Sénat peuvent sembler être une vraie partie de poker menteur.