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“enact” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃stitɥe/

Example

Le gouvernement a institué une loi contre la fraude.

The government enacted a law against fraud.

Illustration for instituer (enact)

How to say “enact” in French

“Enact” in French is instituer.

A rule or public structure given an official place and lasting authority.

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

Example sentences with instituer

L'école a institué des règles pour la sécurité.

The school instituted rules for safety.

Tips for using instituer

  • Instituer takes a direct object without a preposition, as in instituer une loi or instituer une taxe.

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