politician

responsable politique, politicien

Personne qui exerce une activité politique, notamment à un poste public obtenu par élection.

En anglais simple : A person who works in politics, especially someone elected to a government position.

• She is a local politician.
• The politician promised to improve public transport.
• Several politicians spoke at the meeting.

Synonymes : political figure

Expressions courantes : local politician, elected politician, senior politician

politicien de carrière

Personne qui fait des fonctions publiques obtenues par élection son métier.

En anglais simple : Someone whose career is holding elected positions in government.

• He is a career politician.
• She became a professional politician after working as a lawyer.
• Voters wanted someone with experience outside government, rather than another politician.

Synonymes : career politician

Expressions courantes : career politician, professional politician, lifelong politician

militant politique, politicien

Personne qui participe activement à la vie politique ou s’y intéresse beaucoup.

En anglais simple : A person who takes an active part or a strong interest in politics.

• He was an amateur politician with strong opinions.
• Local politicians organized meetings to discuss the proposed changes.
• She became a committed politician long before she sought public office.

Synonymes : political activist

Expressions courantes : grassroots politician, amateur politician, young politician