How the word "élire" is translated into English
Les habitants vont élire un nouveau maire.
[lez‿ abitɑ̃ vɔ̃ eliʁ ɛ̃ nuvo mɛʁ.]
The residents are going to elect a new mayor.
Il a été élu avec 52 % des voix.
[il‿ a ete ely avɛk 52 % de vwa.]
He was elected with 52% of the vote.
On élit le président tous les cinq ans.
[ɔ̃ eli lə pʁezidɑ̃ tu le sɛ̃k‿ ɑ̃.]
We elect the president every five years.
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