English–French

“petition” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/petisjɔ̃/

Example

Elle a envoyé une pétition à la mairie.

She sent a petition to city hall.

Illustration for pétition (petition)

How to say “petition” in French

“Petition” in French is pétition.

A shared written appeal, passed from person to person for signatures before reaching an authority.

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

Example sentences with pétition

Beaucoup de citoyens ont signé la pétition.

Many citizens signed the petition.

Tips for using pétition

  • Common constructions include signer une pétition and adresser une pétition à une autorité.

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