national

/nasjɔnal/
relating to a nation or country

Le gouvernement national a annoncé de nouvelles réformes.

The national government has announced new reforms.


general

Relating to a nation or country as a whole, especially its government, people, or culture.

L'équipe nationale de football a remporté la coupe.

The national football team won the cup.

La fête nationale est célébrée chaque année.

National Day is celebrated every year.

Often used to describe institutions, symbols, or events associated with a country.

Collocations

équipe nationalenational teamfête nationalenational dayidentité nationalenational identity

Related Phrases

hymne nationalphrase
national anthem

Pro Tip

Usage in formal contexts

'National' is commonly used in formal contexts, such as government or official events.

Word Origin

From Latin 'nationalis', meaning 'of or belonging to a nation'.

Usage Notes

In French, 'national' is often used in official or formal contexts, such as government or cultural institutions.

Word Breakdown

natio
nation
root
+
-al
relating to
suffix
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