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self-determination N (gen)

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self-determination POL

autodétermination f

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autodétermination [otodetɛʀminasjɔ̃] N f

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autodétermination

self-determination

autodéterminer <s'autodéterminer> [otodetɛʀmine] VB refl

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autodéterminer

to exercise self-determination

I.disposer [dispoze] VB trans

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2. disposer (prescrire) form:

disposer que …

to stipulate that …

II.disposer de VB trans obj indir

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3. disposer de (être maître de) form:

disposer de la vie/du sort de qn

to have sb's life/fate in one's hands

le droit des peuples à disposer d'eux-mêmes

the right of peoples to self-determination

merci, vous pouvez disposer

thank you, you may go

III.se disposer VB refl

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1. se disposer (se préparer):

se disposer à faire

to be about to do

je me disposais à vous écrire quand vous avez appelé

I was about to write when you called

2. se disposer (se placer):

nous nous sommes disposés en cercle autour de lui

we formed a circle around him

See also homme

homme [ɔm] N m

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1. homme ANTHROPOL:

l'homme primitif/de Néanderthal

primitive/Neanderthal man

2. homme (genre humain):

l'avenir de l'homme

the future of mankind

5. homme (sorte d'individu):

vieil/brave homme

homme de talent

homme de génie

(man of) genius

l'homme de la réunification

the man who achieved reunification

l'homme de la situation

the right man for the job

c'est un homme à fuir

he's a man to be avoided

voilà ton homme (que tu cherchais)

that's your man

voilà ton homme (qui convient)

he's the man for you

être l'homme de confiance de qn

to be sb's right-hand man

il n'est pas homme à se venger

he's not the type of man to want revenge

l'homme du jour

the man of the moment

6. homme (mari, amant):

homme inf

man inf

c'est mon homme

he's my man inf

homme d'action

homme d'affaires

homme d'armes

homme de l'art (gén)

homme de l'art (médecin)

homme de barre NAUT

homme de bien

homme des bois ANTHROPOL

homme des bois ZOOL dated

homme des cavernes

l'homme des cavernes était un chasseur

the cavemen were hunters

homme d'Église

man of the cloth

homme d'épée MIL

homme d'équipage NAUT

avec 10 hommes d'équipage

with a crew of 10

homme d'esprit

homme d'État POL

homme d'expérience

man of experience

homme à femmes

homme fort POL

homme au foyer SOCIOL

homme d'honneur

man of honour Brit

homme de journée SOCIOL

day labourer Brit

homme de lettres

homme de loi

homme de main

homme de ménage

homme de mer

homme du monde

homme de l'ombre

behind-the-scenes operator

homme de paille

homme de paille

homme de parole

man of his word

homme de peine

homme de peu

contemptible individual

homme du peuple

man of the people

homme de plume

homme politique POL

homme de presse JOURN

homme de qualité dated

homme de robe

l'homme de la rue

the man in the street

homme de science

homme de terrain

man with practical experience

homme de terrain POL

grass-roots politician

homme à tout faire

homme de troupe MIL

hommes en blanc

Phrases:

un homme averti en vaut deux prov

forewarned is forearmed

Translations for self-determination in the English»French Dictionary (Go to French»English)

self-determination N no pl POL

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self-determination

autodétermination f

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autodétermination [otodetɛʀminasjɔ̃] N f

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autodétermination

self-determination

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Such grants of sovereignty are usually forced, as is common with self-determination granted after nationalist revolts. en.wikipedia.org

We must build on the principles of self-determination, sovereignty, and respect for national identities and universal human dignity. en.wikipedia.org

Each would also contain an article on the right of all peoples to self-determination. en.wikipedia.org

These rights include the right to self-determination and the right to preserve their culture and heritage. en.wikipedia.org

The aim of the extracurricular activities is to make the students understand the importance of self-determination under university regulations. en.wikipedia.org

The party advocated self-determination and independence for the south. en.wikipedia.org

Patients often make decisions that medical professionals disagree with but the medical social worker advocates for the patient's right to self-determination. en.wikipedia.org

As the demand for self-determination grew among women, hair was shortened so that it did not pass the lower end of the neck. en.wikipedia.org

Its unique contribution is its focus on fostering self-determination and building capacity. en.wikipedia.org

They are part of the self-determination movement in disability care. en.wikipedia.org

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