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    Voter (en. Vote)

    /vɔ.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make a choice during an election.
    Citizens are invited to vote in the upcoming elections.
    Les citoyens sont invités à voter aux prochaines élections.
    To designate a person for a position.
    We voted for our representative during the meeting.
    Nous avons voté pour notre représentant lors de la réunion.
    To express a preference in a group.
    They voted for the film to be screened tonight.
    Ils ont voté pour le film à projeter ce soir.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'votare', which means 'to make a vow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    blank vote
    A vote without a stated preference.
    voter blanc
    vote unanimously
    To vote by common agreement.
    voter à l'unanimité
    vote against
    To express opposition through voting.
    voter contre

    Related Words

    voter
    A person who has the right to vote.
    électeur
    election
    The process by which votes are expressed.
    élection
    suffrage
    The right to vote.
    suffrage

    Slang Meanings

    To vote indiscriminately.
    He just voted randomly for the candidates.
    Il a juste voté au pif pour les candidats.
    Not to go out to vote.
    She overslept and forgot to vote.
    Elle a fait la grasse matinée et a oublié de voter.