citizen in French
citizen in French is citoyen, citoyenne, habitant — citizen means a legally recognised member of a country, with rights such as voting and a passport, and duties such as paying taxes.
citizen in French
citoyen
A legally recognized member of a state, with associated rights and obligations; a person considered in terms of this role. [from 14th c.]
citoyenne
A legally recognized member of a state, with associated rights and obligations; a person considered in terms of this role. [from 14th c.]
citoyen
(Christianity) A resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian. [from 15th c.]
citoyenne
(Christianity) A resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian. [from 15th c.]
habitant
(Christianity) A resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian. [from 15th c.]
habitante
(Christianity) A resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian. [from 15th c.]
civil
(Christianity) A resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian. [from 15th c.]
civile
(Christianity) A resident of the heavenly city or (later) of the kingdom of God: a Christian; a good Christian. [from 15th c.]
What does "citizen" mean?
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noun A legally recognised member of a country, with rights such as voting and a passport, and duties such as paying taxes.
"She became a French citizen after living there for ten years."
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noun A resident of a particular city or town.
"The mayor addressed the citizens of the town at the meeting."
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noun An ordinary member of the public, as distinct from officials or authorities.
"The app lets private citizens report potholes directly to the council."
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citizen in a sentence
- She became a French citizen after living there for ten years.
- The mayor addressed the citizens of the town at the meeting.
- The app lets private citizens report potholes directly to the council.
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What is "citizen" in French?
"citizen" in French is citoyen, citoyenne, habitant. citizen means: A legally recognised member of a country, with rights such as voting and a passport, and duties such as paying taxes.
How do you use "citizen" in a sentence?
Example: "She became a French citizen after living there for ten years." In French, "citizen" is citoyen, citoyenne, habitant.
Are there other ways to say "citizen" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "citizen": citoyen, citoyenne, habitant, habitante, civil, civile.
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