elected

UK
/ɪˈlɛktɪd/
US
/ɪˈlɛktɪd/

Translations

electedadjective
UK
/ɪˈlɛktɪd/
US
/ɪˈlɛktɪd/
The elected officials gathered to discuss the new policy changes.
Les élus se sont réunis pour discuter des nouveaux changements de politique.
Additional translations
éluSens religieux.
electednoun
elected
pl
UK
/ɪˈlɛktɪd/
US
/ɪˈlɛktɪd/
Used chiefly in the plural to denote people who have been elected to office or are believed to be divinely chosen.
éluAu pluriel comme substantif.
The elected gathered in the chamber to be sworn in.
Les élus se sont rassemblés dans la chambre pour prêter serment.
electverb

elected

Past Simple

elected
Past Simple
elected
Past Participle
electing
Gerund
UK
/ɪˈlɛkt/
US
/ɪˈlɛkt/
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.

Definitions

electedadjective
Chosen or selected by vote, typically for a public office or position.
The elected officials gathered to discuss the new policy changes.
Predestined to eternal life or salvation; chosen by God.
They believed themselves to be among the elected destined for heaven.
electednoun
People who have been elected to an office or position (often preceded by “the”).
The elected gathered in the chamber to be sworn in.
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.