Usage Note
Parlement in France refers to the French Parliament, which consists of two chambers: l'Assemblée nationale (lower house) and le Sénat (upper house). The related verb parlementer means 'to negotiate' or 'to parley'. The adjective parlementaire means 'parliamentary' and is also used as a noun for 'member of parliament'.
Examples
"Le parlement a voté la nouvelle loi."
Natural Translation
Parliament voted on the new law.
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