French word

république

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁepyblik/

Meaning

  • feminine nounrepublic

Example

La république célèbre la fête nationale.

The republic celebrates the national holiday.

Illustration for république (republic)

More examples

La république garantit la liberté de la presse.

The republic guarantees freedom of the press.

Core concept

A public realm in which citizens choose representatives to manage shared affairs.

Common phrases

  • la république

    republic

  • la république française

    French Republic

Similar words

démocratie: A system in which citizens shape politics through voting and civic participation.
état: A political entity that governs a territory and its people through laws and administration.
gouvernement: The people and institutions responsible for running a country or region.
régime: The political system of a country and the way power is exercised.

Definition in French

Désigne le régime politique où le pouvoir appartient aux citoyens et s'exerce par des représentants élus.

Word origin

République comes from Latin res publica, meaning "public matter," and passed through medieval French before becoming a name for a state or political system.

Usage tips

  • République is feminine, so standard phrases use la République and une république.

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