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to extend
to extend
[verbe]

to enlarge or lengthen something

agrandir

agrandir

Ex: The construction workers are extending the road to improve traffic flow. 
to personalize

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

personnaliser, adapter

personnaliser, adapter

Ex: Companies often personalize their marketing strategies to target specific customer preferences. 

Les entreprises personnalisent souvent leurs stratégies marketing pour cibler les préférences spécifiques des clients.

democracy

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

démocratie

démocratie

Ex: The party's platform is rooted in the principles of democracy and human rights. 
egalitarian

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

égalitariste, partisan de l'égalité

égalitariste, partisan de l'égalité

Ex: Her role as an egalitarian involved advocating for gender equality in the workplace. 

Son rôle en tant qu'égalitariste impliquait de plaider pour l'égalité des genres sur le lieu de travail.

popular
popular
[Adjectif]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

populaire

populaire

Ex: Sushi is a popular food choice among those who love Japanese cuisine. 
to vote
to vote
[verbe]

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

voter

Ex: People often vote for their favorite contestants in reality shows. 
campaign

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

campagne

campagne

Ex: The marketing campaign aimed to increase brand awareness through social media and television commercials. 
to elect
to elect
[verbe]

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

élire

élire

Ex: The nation collectively decided to elect the candidate who promised positive change. 
minority

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

minorité

minorité

Ex: They discussed how to ensure equal opportunities for all, including minority members. 
tyrant
tyrant
[nom]

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, despote

tyran, despote

Ex: His reign was marked by brutality, and he was widely recognized as a tyrant. 

Son règne a été marqué par la brutalité, et il était largement reconnu comme un tyran.

responsibility

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

responsabilité, obligation

responsabilité, obligation

Ex: He was given the responsibility of organizing the event. 
majority

the larger part or number of a given set or group

majorité

majorité

Ex: A majority of survey respondents preferred the updated version of the product. 
to rule
to rule
[verbe]

to control and be in charge of a country

gouverner

gouverner

Ex: The president ruled the nation during a time of economic prosperity. 
to restrict

to bring someone or something under control through laws and rules

restreindre, limiter

restreindre, limiter

Ex: The government chose to restrict the use of specific chemicals due to environmental concerns. 
to obey
to obey
[verbe]

to do what a person in authority, rule, law, or instruction requires

obéir

obéir

Ex: The soldiers were ordered to obey their commander. 
authoritarian
authoritarian
[Adjectif]

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

autoritaire

autoritaire

Ex: Her leadership style was criticized for being too authoritarian. 

Son style de leadership a été critiqué pour être trop autoritaire.

powerful
powerful
[Adjectif]

possessing great strength or force

puissant

puissant

Ex: He is known for his powerful presence in the room. 

Il est connu pour sa puissante présence dans la pièce.

dictatorship

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

dictature

Ex: A dictatorship can suppress political opposition through violence or censorship. 

Une dictature peut réprimer l'opposition politique par la violence ou la censure.

freedom
freedom
[nom]

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

liberté

liberté

Ex: After years of oppression, they finally gained their freedom. 
slavery
slavery
[nom]

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

esclavage

esclavage

Ex: She read a book about the lives of individuals who endured slavery. 

Elle a lu un livre sur la vie des individus qui ont enduré l'esclavage.

weakness

a lack of power, influence, or ability to act effectively

faiblesse, faiblesse

faiblesse, faiblesse

Ex: His hesitation was interpreted as a sign of weakness. 
poverty
poverty
[nom]

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

pauvreté

pauvreté

Ex: The government is working on policies to reduce poverty in rural communities. 
peace
peace
[nom]

a period or state where there is no war or violence

paix

paix

Ex: The ceasefire brought a temporary halt to hostilities, allowing civilians to finally experience a peace. 
war
war
[nom]

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

guerre

guerre

Ex: The two nations have been at war for many years. 
collateral

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

nantissement, garantie, caution

nantissement, garantie, caution

Ex: The pawnshop accepted the diamond necklace as collateral for the short-term loan. 

Le prêteur sur gages a accepté le collier de diamants comme garantie pour le prêt à court terme.

communal
communal
[Adjectif]

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

commun, commune

commun, commune

Ex: The library serves as a communal space for study and meetings. 

La bibliothèque sert d'espace communautaire pour l'étude et les réunions.

diversity

the state of including or containing many different types, characteristics, or elements

diversité

diversité

Ex: The course offers a remarkable diversity of topics. 
leadership

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

leadership, direction

leadership, direction

Ex: The company flourished under his leadership. 
freeloader

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

profiteur, pique-assiette

profiteur, pique-assiette

Ex: He's always crashing on our couch and eating our food without ever offering to pay for anything—he's such a freeloader. 
momentum

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

élan

élan

Ex: His career lost momentum due to poor decisions. 

Sa carrière a perdu de l'élan en raison de mauvaises décisions.

equality

the state of having the same rights, opportunities, treatment, or social status as others

égalité

égalité

Ex: Emma believes strongly in equality between men and women. 
to [wear] the trousers

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

Ex: Everyone knew who really wore the trousers in that family. 
common
common
[Adjectif]

regular and without any exceptional features

commun

commun

Ex: Her style was simple and common, perfect for everyday wear. 

Son style était simple et commun, parfait pour un port quotidien.

distribution

the action of spreading, allocating, or apportioning something among recipients

distribution

distribution

Ex: Volunteers handled the distribution of pamphlets. 
enforcement

the process of making sure that a law, rule, requirement, or decision is obeyed or carried out

application, exécution

application, exécution

Ex: The city hired additional inspectors to improve enforcement of building regulations. 
opportunity

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

occasion, possibilité

occasion, possibilité

Ex: The scholarship provided him with the opportunity to attend college and further his education. 
ballot
ballot
[nom]

a document listing the options or candidates used in voting

bulletin de vote

bulletin de vote

Ex: The ballot included several measures and propositions. 

Le bulletin de vote comprenait plusieurs mesures et propositions.

candidate

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

candidat, candidate

candidat, candidate

Ex: There are several candidates running for office in the upcoming election. 
constituency

the people in a particular area who are represented by an elected member of a parliament or legislature

électeurs

électeurs

Ex: Many people in the constituency attended the public meeting. 
electorate

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

électorat, corps électoral

électorat, corps électoral

Ex: The changes in voting laws affected the entire electorate. 
manifesto

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, déclaration publique

manifeste, déclaration publique

Ex: The political party released a manifesto outlining their plans for economic reform. 

Le parti politique a publié un manifeste exposant ses plans pour la réforme économique.

polling station

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

bureau de vote, lieu de vote

bureau de vote, lieu de vote

Ex: Each neighborhood had a designated polling station for residents to vote. 

Chaque quartier avait un bureau de vote désigné pour que les résidents puissent voter.

turnout
turnout
[nom]

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

participation électorale, taux de participation

participation électorale, taux de participation

Ex: Low turnout in the last referendum raised concerns about public engagement. 

La faible participation au dernier référendum a soulevé des inquiétudes concernant l'engagement du public.

to abolish
to abolish
[verbe]

to officially put an end to a law, system, practice, or institution

abolir

abolir

Ex: The school decided to abolish its outdated dress code. 
to eradicate

to completely destroy something, particularly a problem or threat

éliminer, éradiquer

éliminer, éradiquer

Ex: Farmers implemented pest control measures to eradicate the invasive species threatening their crops. 

Les agriculteurs ont mis en œuvre des mesures de lutte antiparasitaire pour éradiquer les espèces envahissantes qui menaçaient leurs cultures.

policy
policy
[nom]

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

politique

Ex: The company implemented a strict no-smoking policy within its premises. 
to pledge
to pledge
[verbe]

to make a serious or formal promise to do or give something

promettre

promettre

Ex: Daniel pledged $500 to the charity. 
to swear
to swear
[verbe]

to use rude or offensive words, especially when angry or upset

jurer

jurer

Ex: Please don't swear in front of the children. 
tyranny
tyranny
[nom]

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

tyrannie

Ex: Under the oppressive rule of tyranny, the citizens had their basic freedoms stripped away, leaving them in a state of constant fear and oppression. 

Sous le règne oppressif de la tyrannie, les citoyens ont été privés de leurs libertés fondamentales, les laissant dans un état de peur et d'oppression constants.

arms
arms
[nom]

weapons in general, especially those used by the military

armes

armes

Ex: International treaties often aim to regulate the trade and proliferation of arms between nations. 

Les traités internationaux visent souvent à réglementer le commerce et la prolifération des armes entre les nations.

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