Constituée

Constituée is a French word that translates to "constituted," "formed," or "made up of" in English. It is the past participle of the verb "constituer," which means to constitute, form, or establish.

In French grammar, "constituée" is used as an adjective or as part of a passive voice construction. As an adjective, it describes something that has been organized, created, or put into existence. For example, "une société constituée en 1990" translates to "a company formed in 1990." It can also indicate the components or elements that make up something. For instance, "la famille constituée de trois enfants" means "the family made up of three children."

When used in the passive voice, "constituée" indicates that an action has been performed upon a subject. For example, "la loi a été constituée par le parlement" means "the law was established by the parliament." The agreement of "constituée" in gender and number with the noun it modifies is essential in French. Thus, it can appear as "constitué" (masculine singular), "constitués" (masculine plural), or "constituées" (feminine plural).

The word "constituée" appears in various contexts, including legal documents, historical accounts, and descriptions of organizations or entities. Its core meaning revolves around the process of creation, formation, or composition.