No. 3,229 in French
républicaine
Relating to or characteristic of a republic.
In a sentence
La constitution républicaine garantit les droits fondamentaux.
The republican constitution guarantees fundamental rights.
In this sentence, 'républicaine' is an adjective modifying 'constitution', describing it as related to a republic or its principles in a general political or governmental context.
Elle est fier de son héritage républicain.
She is proud of her republican heritage.
Here, 'républicain' (feminine form 'républicaine') describes 'héritage,' referring to cultural or historical principles associated with a republic.
La tradition républicaine en France remonte à la Révolution française.
The republican tradition in France dates back to the French Revolution.
In this sentence, 'républicaine' characterizes 'tradition,' associating it with ideals or history of the republic as a political system.
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