constitutional

constitutionnel

Qui concerne les lois et les principes fondamentaux définissant la manière dont un pays est gouverné.

En anglais simple : Related to the basic laws and principles that set out how a country is governed.

• They demanded constitutional reform.
• Free speech is a constitutional right here.
• The election led to a constitutional crisis.

Expressions courantes : constitutional right, constitutional reform, constitutional monarchy

constitutionnel, conforme à la constitution

Qui respecte la constitution, la loi fondamentale organisant le fonctionnement d’un pays.

En anglais simple : Allowed by the basic laws that set out how a country is governed.

• The court said the ban was constitutional.
• Judges must decide whether the new law is constitutional.
• Is this use of presidential power constitutional?

Contraires : unconstitutional

Expressions courantes : constitutional measure, constitutional action, be constitutional

constitutionnel, inné

Qui appartient naturellement au corps ou à l’esprit d’une personne.

En anglais simple : Naturally part of a person's body or mind.

• He has a constitutional tendency to worry.
• Doctors attributed her tiredness to constitutional weakness.
• His constitutional dislike of noise made city life difficult.

Synonymes : inherent, innate

Contraires : acquired

Expressions courantes : constitutional weakness, constitutional tendency, constitutional aversion

hygiénique, salutaire

Qui se fait pour améliorer ou préserver la santé.

En anglais simple : Done to improve or maintain your health.

• He took a constitutional walk after breakfast.
• Her daily constitutional stroll kept her active.
• They recommended gentle constitutional exercise in the fresh air.

Synonymes : healthful

Expressions courantes : constitutional walk, constitutional exercise

promenade de santé

Promenade faite régulièrement pour bouger ou rester en bonne santé.

En anglais simple : A walk taken regularly for exercise or to stay healthy.

• He takes a constitutional every morning.
• We met during her evening constitutional.
• Have you had your daily constitutional yet?

Synonymes : walk, stroll

Expressions courantes : take a constitutional, morning constitutional, daily constitutional