élire

Élire is a French verb meaning to elect or to choose. It is primarily used in the context of elections, where citizens choose their representatives or leaders. For instance, one might say "Le peuple élit son président" which translates to "The people elect their president." The verb can also be used in a more general sense to mean to select or to designate, as in choosing a candidate for a job or selecting a particular item. The past participle of élire is élu, meaning elected. The infinitive form is used in phrases such as "Il a été élu maire," meaning "He was elected mayor." The verb conjugates regularly in the present tense, with forms like "j'élis," "tu élis," "il/elle/on élit," "nous élisons," "vous élisez," and "ils/elles élisent." In the past tense, common forms include "j'ai élu" (I have elected) and "j'élus" (I elected). Élire is a fundamental verb in political discourse and everyday decision-making in French-speaking contexts.