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    Élu (en. Elected)

    /e.ly/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who has been chosen by a vote.
    The elected official of the district spoke.
    L'élu du district a pris la parole.
    A person who has received a political mandate.
    She has been the city's elected official for two years.
    Elle est l'élue de la ville depuis deux ans.
    One who has been selected for a particular position.
    The elected official promised to uphold his commitments.
    L'élu a promis de respecter ses engagements.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'elect', derived from Latin 'eligere', meaning 'to choose'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the elected representative of the people
    A representative elected by the citizens.
    l'élu du peuple
    elected at the head of
    Chosen to lead or preside.
    élu à la tête de
    to be the chosen one
    To be the one who has been chosen.
    être l'élu
    term of office for an elected official
    Period during which a person is elected.
    mandat d'élu
    to get elected
    To organize or support an election for someone.
    faire élire

    Related Words

    election
    Process by which a person is chosen for a position.
    élection
    vote
    Action of selecting one or more candidates during an election.
    vote
    candidate
    A person running for election.
    candidat

    Slang Meanings

    Local elected official
    He is a very appreciated local elected official in his neighborhood.
    Il est un élu local très apprécié dans son quartier.
    The heart's elected one
    She is considered the heart's elected one by the citizens.
    Elle est considérée comme l'élu de cœur des citoyens.