L'État
Example: L'État doit garantir la sécurité de tous les citoyens.
Definition
"L'État" refers to the organized political community or government that holds authority over a specific territory and population. It is responsible for creating laws, enforcing order, and ensuring the security and welfare of its citizens, as in the phrase: L'État doit garantir la sécurité de tous les citoyens.
Etymology
The word "l'État" comes from the Latin word 'status,' meaning 'condition' or 'position.' Over time, it evolved in French to denote the political organization or government of a country. Did you know? The term originally emphasized the condition or standing of a community under governance.
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"L'État" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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