English–French
“legitimacy” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/leʒitimite/
Example
Il faut défendre la légitimité des élections.
We must defend the legitimacy of the elections.
How to say “legitimacy” in French
“Legitimacy” in French is légitimité.
A decision or authority standing on accepted moral, social, or legal grounds.
Example sentences with légitimité
Son expérience donne de la légitimité à ses propos.
His experience lends legitimacy to his statements.
Tips for using légitimité
- Légitimité can differ from légalité: an action may follow the law yet still lack broad moral or social acceptance.