French word

parlementaire

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁləmɑ̃tɛʁ/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)member of parliament

Example

Le parlementaire a voté.

The member of parliament voted.

Illustration for parlementaire (member of parliament)

More examples

Un parlementaire a été élu hier.

A parliamentarian was elected yesterday.

Core concept

A national lawmaker seated in a chamber, speaking in debate and casting votes on behalf of constituents.

Common phrases

  • un parlementaire

    a parliamentarian

  • les parlementaires

    parliamentarians

Similar words

député: An elected member of the lower house who helps decide whether bills should pass.
sénateur: A member of the upper house who represents a region and helps examine laws.

Definition in French

Membre élu du parlement national qui siège et participe aux débats et aux votes.

Word origin

Parlementaire is formed from French parlement with the suffix -aire, which marks a person or thing associated with it.

Usage tips

  • In formal French, parlementaire is a broad term, while député usually denotes a lower-house member and sénateur an upper-house member.

Opposites

  • dictateurdictatornoun

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