9.1 Flashcards by Esther Akinbami

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What is ‘le Parti Communiste Français’?

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the communist party

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What is ‘le Parti Socialiste’?

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the socialist party

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What does ‘le centre’ refer to?

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the political centre

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What is ‘la droite’?

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the political right

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What does ‘l’extrême gauche’ mean?

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the extreme left

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What does ‘accéder au pouvoir’ mean?

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to come to power

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What is an ‘adhérent(e)’?

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a member

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What does ‘adhérer à’ mean?

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to join

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What is ‘le Front National’?

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the extreme-right nationalist party, National Front

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What is ‘l’Union pour la Démocratie Française’?

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Centre Party

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What does ‘l’Union pour un Mouvement Populaire’ represent?

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Coalition of right-wing and democratic parties

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What is ‘le chef de file’?

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the leader

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What does ‘faire campagne’ mean?

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to campaign

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What is ‘une campagne politique’?

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a political campaign

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What is ‘un(e) candidat(e)’?

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a candidate

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What does ‘centriste’ mean?

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centrist

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What is ‘le discours’?

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speech

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What does ‘le chômage’ mean?

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unemployment

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What does ‘communiste’ mean?

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communist

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What does ‘défendre’ mean?

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to defend

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What is ‘un défenseur’?

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a supporter

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What does ‘élire’ mean?

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to elect

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What is ‘une élection cantonale’?

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district council election

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What is ‘une élection législative’?

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legislative election

What is 'une élection municipale'?

municipal election

What is 'une élection présidentielle'?

presidential election

What does 'être à la hauteur' mean?

to live up to

What does 'être à la tête de' mean?

to be in charge

What is 'une menace'?

a threat

What does 'menacer' mean?

to threaten

What does 'la montée' refer to?

the rise

What is 'une élection régionale'?

regional assembly election

What does 'élu au suffrage universel' mean?

elected by universal suffrage

What is 'l'électorat'?

voters, electorate

What does 'élu au deuxième tour' mean?

to be elected in the second round of voting

What is 'une figure'?

a famous person, icon

What is 'un frontiste'?

National Front supporter

What does 'lutter contre' mean?

to fight against

What does 'gagner du terrain' mean?

to gain ground, expand

What does 'être de droite, de gauche' mean?

to be right-wing, left-wing

What is 'un homme/une femme politique'?

a politician

What does 'un mal (maux)' mean?

problem, problems