Voté (en. Vote)

/voté/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A choice expressed by an individual in the context of an election or ballot.
Every citizen has the right to make their vote heard.
Chaque citoyen a le droit de faire entendre son vote.
The result of an election or vote.
The vote showed a wide majority in favor of the proposal.
Le vote a montré une large majorité pour la proposition.
verb
The act of expressing one's choices during a ballot.
Citizens vote to elect their representatives.
Les citoyens votent pour élire leurs représentants.
Accepting or rejecting a proposal during a meeting.
We will vote on the resolution tomorrow.
Nous allons voter sur la résolution demain.

Etymology

From the Latin 'votum', which means vow or wish.

Common Phrases and Expressions

popular vote
Vote of all voters.
vote populaire
proxy vote
Vote cast by one person on behalf of another.
vote par procuration
blank vote
Vote expressed without selecting a candidate or option.
vote blanc

Related Words

vote
Action of giving one's opinion or choice.
vote
ballot
Process by which a vote is conducted.
scrutin
electorate
All voters in a constituency.
électorat

Slang Meanings

To express an opinion informally or unofficially.
He voted in his group of friends without worrying about the rules.
Il a voté dans son groupe d'amis sans se soucier des règles.
To cast a vote without much thought.
He voted quickly just to get out of the debate.
Il a voté à la va-vite juste pour sortir du débat.