English–French
“federal” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/fedeʁal/
Example
Le gouvernement fédéral a annoncé une mesure.
The federal government announced a measure.
How to say “federal” in French
“Federal” in French is fédéral.
One country-wide authority linked to states or regions that retain some political independence.
Example sentences with fédéral
Le budget fédéral sera voté la semaine prochaine.
The federal budget will be voted on next week.
Tips for using fédéral
- French fédéral is a formal political term, common in news and legal writing but less common in casual conversation.