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constituer

to constitute, to make up

verb kon-stee-TWEH Rare
Grammar & Structure

Also means

to set up, to form

Usage Note

Constituer is used in formal and legal contexts to mean to form or compose something, as in cela constitue une infraction (that constitutes an offence). The reflexive se constituer prisonnier means to turn oneself in to the police. The related noun constitution covers both political constitutions and physical makeup.

Examples

"Ce groupe constitue la majorité."

Natural Translation

This group makes up the majority.

Literal Translation

This group constitutes the majority.

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