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sovereign in French

sovereign in French is souverain — sovereign means having supreme power or independent authority.

sovereign in French

souverain
adj
Exercising power of rule.
souverain
noun

What does "sovereign" mean?

  1. adjective Having supreme power or independent authority.
    "Each member country remains a sovereign nation with its own laws and government."
  2. noun A king, queen, or other supreme ruler.
    "The sovereign opened the new session of parliament with a short speech."
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sovereign in a sentence

  • Each member country remains a sovereign nation with its own laws and government.
  • Only a sovereign power can sign treaties on behalf of its people.
  • The sovereign opened the new session of parliament with a short speech.
  • Crowds lined the streets to see the sovereign pass in a golden carriage.

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What is "sovereign" in French?
"sovereign" in French is souverain. sovereign means: Having supreme power or independent authority.
How do you use "sovereign" in a sentence?
Example: "Each member country remains a sovereign nation with its own laws and government." In French, "sovereign" is souverain.
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