English–French

“citizenship” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/sitwajɛnəte/

Example

Après dix ans, elle a enfin obtenu la citoyenneté.

After ten years, she was finally granted citizenship.

Illustration for citoyenneté (citizenship)

How to say “citizenship” in French

“Citizenship” in French is citoyenneté.

A legal bond between a person and a political community, pictured as a seat in its public assembly.

Full entry for citoyenneté: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with citoyenneté

Les cours civiques aident à comprendre la citoyenneté.

Civics classes help with understanding citizenship.

Tips for using citoyenneté

  • Citoyenneté concerns civic status and rights, whereas nationalité primarily identifies legal nationality; the terms are related but not interchangeable.

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