senate

sénat

Chambre du parlement généralement moins nombreuse, qui examine les projets de loi.

En anglais simple : The part of a country’s lawmaking system that is usually smaller and reviews proposed laws.

• The senate approved the bill.
• She was elected to the senate.
• The proposal will be debated in the senate tomorrow.

Synonymes : upper house, upper chamber

Expressions courantes : senate vote, senate committee, senate election, senate debate