No. 3,016 in French

ligue

"Ligue" in English means "league," referring to an association or group united for a common purpose.

In a sentence

La ligue de football organise un tournoi cette année.
The football league is organizing a tournament this year.
In this sentence, 'ligue' refers to an organized association or league related to a sport.
Une ligue de citoyens s'est formée pour protéger l'environnement.
A league of citizens has formed to protect the environment.
Here, 'ligue' represents a group of individuals joined by a common goal or cause.
Il est membre de la Ligue pour la sauvegarde des monuments historiques.
He is a member of the League for the Preservation of Historic Monuments.
In this usage, 'ligue' signifies an organized social or activist group focusing on a specific objective.

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