etat
/e.ta/état
1.
nounmasculine
condition
physical or mental state
status of something
T'as vu l'etat de sa voiture après l'accident ?
Did you see the condition of his car after the accident?
Synonyms:condition, situation, forme
2.
nounmasculine
the State
the government
public authority / the political entity (country)
C'est l'etat qui gère les écoles publiques.
It is the State that manages public schools.
Synonyms:gouvernement, pouvoir public, nation
