republic

language: fr

definitions

  1. noun
    A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
    fr: république
  2. noun
    A form of government where citizens exercise power through elected representatives.
    fr: système républicain

examples

  1. The United States is a republic.

    Les États-Unis sont une république.

  2. They prefer a republic to a monarchy.

    Ils préfèrent une république à une monarchie.