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grassroots

/ˈɡrɑːsruːts/

/ˈɡræˌsruːts/

Translations

grassrootsnoun

grassroots

/ˌɡrɑːsˈruːts/

/ˌɡræsˈruts/

la baseDésigne l’ensemble des personnes ordinaires à la base d’un parti, d’un mouvement ou d’une organisation.

The campaign relied heavily on grassroots support to gain momentum.

La campagne s’est fortement appuyée sur le soutien de la base pour prendre de l’élan.

Additional translations

les militants de baseS’emploie surtout dans un contexte politique ou associatif pour parler des adhérents ou sympathisants non dirigeants.

Synonyms

common people

ordinary people

grassrootsadjective

/ˈɡrɑːsruːts/

/ˈɡræˌsruːts/

de baseSe dit d’une initiative, d’un mouvement ou d’un soutien venant de la base, à l’échelle locale ou populaire.

The campaign focused on grassroots support to build a strong foundation for the movement.

La campagne s’est concentrée sur un soutien de base pour construire une base solide pour le mouvement.

Additional translations

populairePlus libre ; insiste sur l’ancrage dans la population ordinaire plutôt que dans les élites.

Synonyms

grassrootsnoun

The most basic level of an activity or organization, often involving ordinary people as opposed to leaders or officials.

The campaign relied heavily on grassroots support to gain momentum.

The common or ordinary people, especially as contrasted with the leadership or elite of a political party, social organization, etc.

The politician's policies were designed to appeal to the grassroots.

grassrootsadjective

Relating to or involving the ordinary people, especially as contrasted with the leadership or elite of a political party, organization, etc.

The campaign focused on grassroots support to build a strong foundation for the movement.

Originating among or carried on by common people, often at a local level, rather than by political leaders or large organizations.

The grassroots initiative aimed to address community issues through local engagement and participation.