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sénat

senate

noun seh-NAH Rare

Origin: Latin senatus, from senex 'elder'

Usage Note

Sénat in France refers to the upper house of parliament, the Sénat de la République française, whose members are called sénateurs. It sits in the Palais du Luxembourg in Paris. The final -t is silent.

Examples

"Le sénat a voté la loi hier soir."

Natural Translation

The senate voted on the law last night.

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