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ballot

/ˈbæl.ət/

Translations

ballotnoun

ballots

/ˈbæl.ət/

scrutinAu sens de vote organisé, souvent à bulletin secret.

The election was decided by a secret ballot.

L'élection a été décidée par un scrutin secret.

bulletinAu sens de bulletin de vote.

Each voter was given a ballot to mark their choice.

Chaque électeur a reçu un bulletin pour indiquer son choix.

Additional translations

bulletinAu sens de liste soumise au vote ou de bulletin contenant les candidats ou propositions.

voteAu sens de total des votes exprimés.

Synonyms

ballotverb

balloted

Past Simple

balloted

Past Participle

balloting

Gerund

/ˈbæl.ət/

voterEmploi courant dans le sens de voter sur une question ou un texte.

The members of the committee will ballot on the proposed changes next week.

Les membres du comité voteront sur les changements proposés la semaine prochaine.

Additional translations

soumettreAu sens de soumettre une question au vote.

ballotadjective

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to voting or ballots, e.g. "ballot initiative".

électoralRelatif au vote ou au scrutin.

The ballot measure drew widespread public interest.

La mesure électorale a suscité un vif intérêt du public.

Definitions

ballotnoun

A process of voting, in writing and typically in secret.

The election was decided by a secret ballot.

A piece of paper or card used to cast or register a vote, especially a secret one.

Each voter was given a ballot to mark their choice.

The total number of votes cast in an election.

The final ballot count showed a clear winner.

A list of candidates or issues to be voted on.

The ballot included several propositions and candidates for local office.

ballotverb

To cast a vote in an election or on a particular issue.

The members of the committee will ballot on the proposed changes next week.

To decide or determine something by voting.

The group decided to ballot the employees to see if they supported the new policy.

ballotadjective

Relating to a ballot or the act of voting.

The ballot measure drew widespread public interest.