L'élection
Example: L'élection du nouveau maire aura lieu dimanche prochain.
Definition
"L'élection" refers to the formal process of choosing a person for a public office or position, typically by voting. It involves selecting candidates through a systematic and organized vote, as in "L'élection du nouveau maire aura lieu dimanche prochain."
Etymology
The word "l'élection" comes from the Latin 'electio,' meaning 'a choosing or picking out.' It entered French through Old French, retaining the sense of selecting someone by vote. Did you know? The root also gave rise to the English word 'election,' highlighting their shared linguistic heritage.
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"L'élection" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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