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election

/ɪˈlɛkʃən/

electionnoun

elections

/ɪˈlɛkʃən/

Translations

élection

The election for the new mayor will be held next month.

L’élection du nouveau maire aura lieu le mois prochain.

Additional translations

voteSur une proposition, une question ou une mesure soumise au vote.

Definitions

A formal and organized process of electing or being elected, especially of members of a political body.

The election for the new mayor will be held next month.

A public vote upon a proposition submitted.

The election on the new tax proposal will take place next week.

A specific contest in which voters choose among candidates or options.

The 2020 presidential election attracted record turnout.

Synonyms

electionadjective

/ɪˈlɛk.ʃən/

Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g. 'election campaign'.

Translations

électoral

Campaign volunteers distributed election materials door to door.

Des bénévoles de campagne ont distribué du matériel électoral de porte à porte.

Definitions

Relating to or connected with an election or elections.

Campaign volunteers distributed election materials door to door.

electionsnoun

election

elections

/ɪˈlɛk.ʃənz/

Translations

élections

The elections will take place next month.

Les élections auront lieu le mois prochain.

Definitions

A formal and organized process of choosing individuals for public office or other positions by voting.

The country holds national elections every four years to select its president.

The act or instance of choosing or selecting by vote.

The elections for the student council were held last week.

Synonyms

electoral contests