English–French

“elected official” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ely/

Example

Les gens ont applaudi l'élu.

People applauded the elected official.

Illustration for élu (elected official)

How to say “elected official” in French

“Elected official” in French is élu.

A selected representative standing for a community or organized group.

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

Example sentences with élu

L'élu a pris la parole devant les habitants.

The elected official spoke before the residents.

Tips for using élu

  • In current French, un élu often refers to an elected public official, especially a local representative, rather than any selected person.

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