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elect

/ɪˈlɛkt/

Translations

electnoun

elect

éluPersonne choisie pour une fonction, avant son entrée officielle en fonctions.

The president-elect will assume office in January.

Le président élu prendra ses fonctions en janvier.

Additional translations

les élusSens religieux ou théologique, généralement au pluriel.

Synonyms

selectee

the chosen ones

chosen

chosen one

the saved

chosen few

nominee

designate (person)

designate

select

electverb

elected

Past Simple

elected

Past Participle

electing

Gerund

/ɪˈlɛkt/

élire

The citizens will elect a new mayor in the upcoming election.

Les citoyens éliront un nouveau maire lors de la prochaine élection.

Additional translations

choisirDans le sens de prendre une décision ou d’opter pour une solution.

Synonyms

vote for

Antonyms

electadjective

/ɪˈlɛkt/

éluSens politique : désigne une personne choisie mais pas encore entrée en fonction.

The president-elect will assume office next month.

Le président élu prendra ses fonctions le mois prochain.

Additional translations

éluSens religieux ou théologique.

Synonyms

Definitions

electnoun

A person who has been chosen for a position or office but has not yet officially taken on the role.

The president-elect will assume office in January.

Those who are chosen or predestined, especially by God, for salvation or special favor (used with a plural verb).

The preacher spoke about the rewards awaiting the elect in the afterlife.

electverb

To choose someone for a position or office by voting.

The citizens will elect a new mayor in the upcoming election.

To decide on or choose a course of action.

After much deliberation, she elected to pursue a career in medicine.

electadjective

Chosen or selected for a position or office but not yet installed or in office.

The president-elect will assume office next month.

Chosen by divine decree; predestined for salvation.

In some theological traditions, the elect are assured of eternal life.