sénateur
senator
noun seh-nah-TUHR Less Common
Origin: Latin senator (elder, councillor).
Usage Note
sénateur refers to a member of the French Sénat, the upper house of Parliament. The feminine form is sénatrice. French senators are elected indirectly by local elected officials rather than by a direct popular vote, making the role distinct from many other countries.
Examples
"Le sénateur a voté contre la loi."
Natural Translation
The senator voted against the law.

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