French word

constitutionnel

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃stitysjonɛl/

Meaning

  • adjectiveconstitutional

Example

C'est constitutionnel.

It is constitutional.

Illustration for constitutionnel (constitutional)

More examples

Tu trouves ça constitutionnel ?

Do you find that constitutional?

Core concept

A legal rule or arrangement measured against the principles and provisions of a constitution.

Common phrases

  • trouver constitutionnel

    find ___ constitutional

  • déclarer constitutionnel

    declare ___ constitutional

Similar words

légal: Permitted by law and not legally prohibited.
conforme: Matching the required rules, conditions, or standards.
valide: Having legal force or producing valid legal effects.
légitime: Regarded as proper, justified, or legitimate.

Definition in French

Relatif à la constitution; conforme à ses principes et dispositions.

Word origin

French constitutionnel is formed from constitution with the adjective suffix -el, while constitution ultimately comes from Latin constitutio.

Usage tips

  • The adjective agrees for gender and number: constitutionnel, constitutionnelle, constitutionnels, and constitutionnelles.

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