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tribune in French

tribune in French is tribun, tribune — tribune means an elected official in ancient Rome who represented and protected the interests of ordinary citizens.

tribune in French

tribun
noun
tribune
noun
(uncommon) Synonym of pulpit, a platform, a place or opportunity to express one's opinion

What does "tribune" mean?

  1. noun An elected official in ancient Rome who represented and protected the interests of ordinary citizens.
    "The tribunes had the power to veto laws harmful to the common people."
  2. noun A person, often a writer or speaker, who champions the causes of ordinary people.
    "The newspaper columnist was seen as a tribune for working-class readers."
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tribune in a sentence

  • The tribunes had the power to veto laws harmful to the common people.
  • The newspaper columnist was seen as a tribune for working-class readers.

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What is "tribune" in French?

"tribune" in French is tribun, tribune. tribune means: An elected official in ancient Rome who represented and protected the interests of ordinary citizens.

How do you use "tribune" in a sentence?

Example: "The tribunes had the power to veto laws harmful to the common people." In French, "tribune" is tribun, tribune.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "tribune": tribun, tribune.

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