A2 noun Neutre #363 le plus courant

election

/ɪˈlek.ʃən/

An election is a formal process where people vote to choose a person for a political office or a specific position. It is the primary way that democratic societies select their leaders and make collective decisions.

Exemples

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1

I am going to vote in the local election tomorrow morning.

I am going to vote in the local election tomorrow morning.

2

The government has announced that a general election will be held in November.

The government has announced that a general election will be held in November.

3

Do you think he has a chance of winning the election?

Do you think he has a chance of winning the election?

Famille de mots

Nom
election
Verb
elect
Adjectif
electoral
Apparenté
electorate
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Astuce mémo

Remember that 'Election' and 'Select' both come from the same root; an election is when a group selects someone by voting.

Quiz rapide

The citizens will go to the polls next week for the presidential ________.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : election

Exemples

1

I am going to vote in the local election tomorrow morning.

everyday

I am going to vote in the local election tomorrow morning.

2

The government has announced that a general election will be held in November.

formal

The government has announced that a general election will be held in November.

3

Do you think he has a chance of winning the election?

informal

Do you think he has a chance of winning the election?

4

Political scientists examine the various factors that influence election outcomes.

academic

Political scientists examine the various factors that influence election outcomes.

5

The shareholders participated in an election to appoint the new board members.

business

The shareholders participated in an election to appoint the new board members.

Famille de mots

Nom
election
Verb
elect
Adjectif
electoral
Apparenté
electorate

Collocations courantes

hold an election to organize and carry out a voting process
win an election to be successful and get the most votes
general election an election in which all or most members of a political body are chosen
election campaign the period of time before an election when candidates try to get votes
presidential election an election held to choose a president

Phrases Courantes

run for election

to compete as a candidate in an election

election day

the day on which people cast their votes

landslide election

an election victory by a very large margin

Souvent confondu avec

election vs selection

Selection is a general choice made by anyone, while an election specifically involves a group voting.

election vs electorate

An election is the event/process; the electorate is the group of people who are allowed to vote.

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Notes d'usage

The word is almost always used with verbs like 'hold', 'call', 'win', or 'lose'. It can also function as a noun adjunct, as in 'election results' or 'election night'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'make an election' when they should use 'hold an election' or 'vote in an election'.

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Astuce mémo

Remember that 'Election' and 'Select' both come from the same root; an election is when a group selects someone by voting.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'electionem', meaning a choice or selection, derived from 'eligere' (to pick out).

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun (plural: elections) Can be used as a modifier before other nouns Commonly follows the preposition 'in' (e.g., vote in an election)
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Contexte culturel

In many democratic countries, elections are seen as a civic duty and are often accompanied by public debates and media coverage.

Quiz rapide

The citizens will go to the polls next week for the presidential ________.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : election

Mots lis

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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