congress

congrès, parlement

Assemblée de représentants élus qui discutent et votent les lois d’un pays.

En anglais simple : A group of elected representatives that debates and makes a country’s laws.

• Congress passed the law.
• The president asked Congress for more money.
• Members of the congress debated the new tax.

Synonymes : legislature, parliament

Expressions courantes : congress member, congress vote, congress session

congrès

Grande réunion officielle où l’on discute d’un sujet précis ou prend des décisions.

En anglais simple : A large formal meeting where people discuss a particular subject or make decisions.

• The congress opens on Monday.
• Doctors attended an international congress in Madrid.
• Delegates debated the proposal at the annual congress.

Synonymes : conference, assembly

Expressions courantes : annual congress, international congress, attend a congress

fédération, confédération

Organisation regroupant des organisations plus petites ou des représentants de différents groupes.

En anglais simple : An organization made up of smaller organizations or representatives of different groups.

• The congress represents several workers’ unions.
• More associations joined the national congress.
• The congress speaks for its member organizations.

Synonymes : federation, confederation

Expressions courantes : trade union congress, national congress

se réunir

Se rassembler avec d’autres personnes pour une réunion officielle.

En anglais simple : To gather with other people for a formal meeting.

• The delegates congressed in the hall.
• Representatives will congress to discuss the dispute.
• The leaders congressed with their allies.

Synonymes : meet, assemble

Expressions courantes : congress with someone, congress in council