constitution
US /ˌkɑːn.stəˈtuː.ʃən/
UK /ˌkɑːn.stəˈtuː.ʃən/
1.
constitution
a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.
:
•
The country adopted a new constitution after the revolution.
Le pays a adopté une nouvelle constitution après la révolution.
•
The US Constitution is one of the oldest written constitutions still in effect.
La Constitution américaine est l’une des plus anciennes constitutions écrites encore en vigueur.
2.
constitution, composition
the composition of something.
:
•
The chemical constitution of the new compound is still being analyzed.
La constitution chimique du nouveau composé est toujours en cours d'analyse.
•
The constitution of the soil affects plant growth.
La constitution du sol affecte la croissance des plantes.
3.
constitution, santé, tempérament
a person's physical state of health and strength.
:
•
He has a strong constitution and rarely gets sick.
Il a une forte constitution et tombe rarement malade.
•
Her delicate constitution made her susceptible to illness.
Sa constitution délicate la rendait sujette aux maladies.