syndical

trade-union

adjective san-dee-KAL Rare

Usage Note

Syndical is the adjective derived from syndicat (m) (trade union). Common collocations include délégué syndical (union representative) and action syndicale (union action). The feminine form is syndicale, and the plural forms are syndicaux / syndicales. France has a notably high level of union fragmentation with several competing national confederations.

Examples

"Le délégué syndical a pris la parole ce matin."

Natural Translation

The union representative spoke this morning.

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