nanny state in French
nanny state in French is gouvernemaman, état nounou, état paternaliste.
nanny state in French
gouvernemaman
(pejorative) A state whose government institutions are authoritative and over-paternalistic, interfering with and controlling people's lives. [from mid-20th c.]
état nounou
(pejorative) A state whose government institutions are authoritative and over-paternalistic, interfering with and controlling people's lives. [from mid-20th c.]
état paternaliste
(pejorative) A state whose government institutions are authoritative and over-paternalistic, interfering with and controlling people's lives. [from mid-20th c.]
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What is "nanny state" in French?
"nanny state" in French is gouvernemaman, état nounou, état paternaliste.
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Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "nanny state": gouvernemaman, état nounou, état paternaliste.
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