Le citoyen
Example: Chaque citoyen doit respecter les lois de son pays.
Definition
"Le citoyen" refers to a person who legally belongs to a country or state and has rights and responsibilities within that political community. For example, every citizen must respect the laws of their country, indicating their participation in civic duties and privileges.
Etymology
The French word "le citoyen" comes from the Latin word 'civitas,' meaning 'city' or 'state.' Originally, it referred to inhabitants of a city with certain rights. Over time, it evolved to mean a member of a political community with legal rights and duties.
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"Le citoyen" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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