English–French

“populism” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/popylizm/

Example

La campagne du candidat repose sur le populisme.

The candidate's campaign relies on populism.

Illustration for populisme (populism)

How to say “populism” in French

“Populism” in French is populisme.

A political strategy that presents the people as one virtuous group facing an out-of-touch elite.

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

Example sentences with populisme

Le populisme de droite a gagné du terrain lors des dernières élections.

Right-wing populism gained ground in the latest elections.

Tips for using populisme

  • French often uses populisme critically, so describing a policy or speaker with this word can imply disapproval depending on the context.

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