French word

député

Pronunciation

IPA/depyte/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmember of parliament

Example

Le député a voté contre la loi.

The member of parliament voted against the law.

Illustration for député (member of parliament)

More examples

Un député socialiste a proposé un amendement.

A socialist member of parliament proposed an amendment.

Core concept

An elected lawmaker seated in an assembly, representing voters while helping write and vote on laws.

Common phrases

  • député socialiste

    socialist member of parliament

  • député de droite

    right-wing member of parliament

Similar words

parlementaire: A legislator who participates in parliamentary debates and votes on bills.
sénateur: A lawmaker serving in the upper chamber and considering proposed laws.
élu: An elected officeholder, whether or not serving in a legislative body.

Definition in French

Personne élue pour représenter les électeurs au sein d'une assemblée législative et prendre part à la rédaction et au vote des lois.

Word origin

French député comes from députer, from Latin deputare, meaning to assign or appoint, and its modern political sense developed for a representative.

Usage tips

  • Député is not usually the English word deputy; depending on context, MP, legislator, or representative is more accurate.

Other meanings

  • representativenoun

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