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to enlarge or lengthen something

agrandir

to customize something to suit an individual's needs, preferences, or characteristics

personnaliser, customiser

a belief or ideology that supports governance by the people, emphasizing equal participation in the political process

démocratie

a person who believes in or advocates for the principle of equality, especially in regards to social, political, and economic affairs

égalitaire

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

populaire

to show which candidate one wants to win in an election or which plan one supports, by marking a piece of paper, raising one's hand, etc.

voter

a series of organized activities that are intended to achieve a particular goal

campagne

to choose a person for a specific job, particularly a political one, by voting

élire

a small group of people who differ in race, religion, etc. and are often mistreated by the society

minorité

a ruler or leader who has absolute power and uses it in a cruel and oppressive way, without any regard for the rights or well-being of others

tyran, dictateur

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

responsabilité, devoir

the larger part or number of a given set or group

majorité

to control and be in charge of a country

gouverner

to bring someone or something under control through laws and rules

restreindre, limiter

to follow commands, rules, or orders

obéir

(of a person or system) enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of individual freedom

autoritaire

possessing great strength or force

puissant

a form of government where power is concentrated in the hands of a single individual or a small group, often with absolute authority, without the consent of the people

dictature

the right to act, say, or think as one desires without being stopped, controlled, or restricted

liberté

the state in which a person is owned by someone and used for forced labor

esclavage

a vulnerability or limitation that makes you less strong or effective

faiblesse, point faible

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

pauvreté

a period or state where there is no war or violence

paix

a state of armed fighting between two or more groups, nations, or states

guerre

a loan guarantee that may be taken away if the loan is not repaid

nantissement, garantie, caution

belonging to or shared by a group of people and not only individuals

commun, commune

the presence of a variety of distinct characteristics within a group

diversité

the act of guiding or directing a group of people towards a shared goal or objective

leadership, direction

a person who habitually takes advantage of others' generosity without offering anything in return

profiteur, parasite

the force or energy that propels a process, idea, or endeavor, enabling it to continue moving, progressing, or gaining strength

élan

the state of having the same opportunities, rights, status, etc. as others

égalité

to be the one who makes important decisions and fully controls a relationship or family

regular and without any exceptional features

commun

the act of giving a share of something to a group of people in an organized way

distribution

the action of making people obey a law or regulation

application, exécution

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

occasion, possibilité

a piece of paper on which a vote is written

bulletin de vote

someone who is competing in an election or for a job position

candidat, candidate

a group of people in a specific area who elect a representative to a legislative position

électeurs

the group of people who are eligible to vote in an election

l'électorat, le corps électoral

a written public declaration of intentions, opinions, and objectives, often issued by a political party, a government, or a group of individuals with a shared interest or purpose

manifeste

a specific place where voters go to cast their vote in an election

bureau de vote, station électorale

the percentage or number of eligible voters who actually cast their vote

taux de participation, participation électorale

to officially put an end to a law, activity, or system

abolir

to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat

éliminer, éradiquer

a set of ideas or a plan of action that has been chosen officially by a group of people, an organization, a political party, etc.

politique

to formally promise to do something

promettre

to use offensive or vulgar language in order to express strong emotions

jurer, insulter

a type of government where a ruler or a small group of people have complete power and control over the citizens, often making decisions without considering their rights or welfare

tyrannie

weapons in general, especially those used by the military

armes