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    Sénateurs (en. Senators)

    /senatœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Member of a legislative assembly, often tasked with representing the interests of citizens.
    Senators vote on important laws.
    Les sénateurs votent sur des lois importantes.
    Person elected to the Senate.
    The senator was re-elected for a second term.
    Le sénateur a été réélu pour un deuxième mandat.
    Honorary title awarded to certain former members of the Senate.
    The former senator was invited to the ceremony.
    L'ancien sénateur a été invité à la cérémonie.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'senator', which means 'elder'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Senate
    Legislative assembly of which the senators are members.
    sénat
    Duties of the senator
    Responsibilities and obligations of senators.
    devoirs du sénateur
    Senate committee
    Group of senators tasked with examining specific issues.
    commission sénatoriale

    Related Words

    Senate
    Legislative assembly where senators sit.
    sénat
    Senate elections
    Poll allowing for the election of senators.
    élections sénatoriales
    Legislation
    Process by which senators contribute to making laws.
    législation

    Slang Meanings

    Politician often seen as distant from citizens' concerns
    This senator is often criticized for being out of touch.
    Ce sénateur est souvent critiqué pour être déconnecté.
    Person who has been in politics for a long time and is often conservative
    He is the old senator of the party, always against reforms.
    Il est le vieux sénateur du parti, toujours contre les réformes.