French word

politicien

Pronunciation

IPA/politisjɛ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpolitician

Example

Il critique souvent les politiciens locaux.

He often criticizes local politicians.

Illustration for politicien (politician)

More examples

Le politicien a promis des réformes pendant la campagne.

The politician promised reforms during the campaign.

Core concept

A person whose work or ambition centers on public office, elections, and political influence.

Common phrases

  • un politicien

    a politician

  • les politiciens

    politicians

  • un politicien corrompu

    a corrupt politician

Similar words

homme politique: A respectful term for a person engaged in electoral or public political affairs.
élu: An elected public official.
parlementaire: A parliamentarian elected to represent people in a legislature.
ministre: A government cabinet member who oversees a department and carries out policy.

Definition in French

Personne qui exerce des fonctions publiques ou cherche à obtenir un mandat politique afin d'influencer les décisions collectives.

Word origin

French formed politicien from politique by adding the productive suffix -ien, which commonly identifies a person connected with a field or activity.

Usage tips

  • Politicien can sound more critical than the neutral phrase homme politique or femme politique, especially when describing a person's conduct.

Related words

  • politiciennefemale politiciannoun

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