state

US /steɪt/

UK /steɪt/

état

a nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government

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The United States is a large country.

Les États-Unis sont un grand pays.

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Each state has its own laws.

Chaque État a ses propres lois.

état, condition

the particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time

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The building is in a poor state of repair.

Le bâtiment est en mauvais état de réparation.

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He was in a confused state after the accident.

Il était dans un état confus après l'accident.

déclarer, affirmer, énoncer

express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing

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Please state your name and address.

Veuillez indiquer votre nom et votre adresse.

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He stated his opinion clearly.

Il a exprimé son opinion clairement.