La démocratie
Example: La démocratie garantit la liberté d'expression à tous les citoyens.
Definition
"La démocratie" is a political system in which power is exercised by the people, typically through elected representatives. It ensures equal participation and guarantees fundamental rights, such as freedom of expression, to all citizens within a society.
Etymology
"La démocratie" comes from the Greek words 'demos' meaning 'people' and 'kratos' meaning 'power' or 'rule.' Did you know that the concept originated in ancient Athens as a system where citizens directly participated in decision-making? The term entered French through Latin and retained its focus on popular governance.
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"La démocratie" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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