état

/e.ta/

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

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