French Conversation · Level 2
83 words
French word
vote
Pronunciation
IPA/vɔt/
Meaning
- masculine nounvote
Example
Le vote aura lieu demain.
The vote will take place tomorrow.
More examples
Chaque vote compte.
Every vote counts.
Core concept
Many separate choices gathered as ballots or voices and converted into a collective result.
Common phrases
un vote
a vote
participer au vote
take part in the vote
chaque vote
every vote
Similar words
élection: An official public election to choose candidates or representatives.
voix: One vote obtained in an election or other ballot.
bulletin: A ballot paper used to record a voter's choice.
sondage: A survey that asks many people for their opinions and reports the results.
Definition in French
Expression collective d'une décision ou d'une préférence par l'attribution de voix ou de bulletins, employée aussi bien en politique qu'en assemblée.
Word origin
The French noun vote comes through English from Latin votum, which referred to a vow, wish, or expressed intention.
Usage tips
- In French, voter can mean casting a ballot or taking part in a decision, while voter pour identifies the chosen candidate or option.
Other meanings
- ballotnoun
Opposites
- abstentionabstentionnoun
Related words
- votervoteverb
- votantvoternoun
- votépassed by voteadjective