English–French
“elect” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/eliʁ/
Example
Demain, les électeurs vont élire leur député.
Tomorrow, the voters will elect their representative.
How to say “elect” in French
“Elect” in French is élire.
Voters' ballots bring one candidate forward to serve as a public official or representative.
Example sentences with élire
Les citoyens ont élu un nouveau maire hier.
The citizens elected a new mayor yesterday.
Tips for using élire
- Élire is a formal verb for selecting officials or representatives, while choisir is the usual verb for choosing everyday things or preferences.