English–French

“election” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/elɛksjɔ̃/

Example

Il a gagné l'élection.

He won the election.

Illustration for élection (election)

How to say “election” in French

“Election” in French is élection.

A shared civic decision in which an electorate determines who will represent it or which public option will prevail.

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

Example sentences with élection

Les résultats de l'élection seront publiés ce soir.

The election results will be published tonight.

Tips for using élection

  • Élection names the overall electoral process or event, while vote usually names a ballot or an act of voting.

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