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Senate in French

Senate in French is Sénat, sénat — Senate means the upper chamber in certain two-house legislatures.

Senate in French

Sénat
proper noun
Any of several legislative bodies. (In countries which have multiple legislative bodies, the Senate is often the more senior.)
Sénat
proper noun
sénat
noun
In some bicameral legislative systems, the upper house or chamber.

What does "Senate" mean?

  1. noun The upper chamber in certain two-house legislatures.
    "The bill passed the senate by a narrow margin."
  2. noun A governing council of respected or senior figures, as in a university.
    "The university senate voted to change the admissions policy."
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Senate in a sentence

  • The bill passed the senate by a narrow margin.
  • The university senate voted to change the admissions policy.

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What is "Senate" in French?

"Senate" in French is Sénat, sénat. Senate means: The upper chamber in certain two-house legislatures.

How do you use "Senate" in a sentence?

Example: "The bill passed the senate by a narrow margin." In French, "Senate" is Sénat, sénat.

Are there other ways to say "Senate" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "Senate": Sénat, sénat.

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