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état

/eta/
1.
nounmasculineSing

condition

state (of being, health, appearance, functioning)

Regarde l'état de la voiture après la tempête : elle est abîmée.

Look at the state of the car after the storm: it's damaged.

Synonyms:condition, situation, forme
2.
nounmasculineSing

the State

the government, public administration (the political institution of a country)

C'est l'État qui financera la construction des écoles.

The State will finance the construction of the schools.

Synonyms:gouvernement, administration, autorités publiques