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A1 noun #2,000 le plus courant 4 min de lecture

لجنة

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Explication لجنة in your Level:

At the A1 level, you only need to know that 'لجنة' (lajnah) means a 'committee' or a 'group of people' doing a job. You will see it in simple sentences like 'The committee is small' or 'I am in the committee.' It is a basic noun that helps you describe school groups or simple office structures. Think of it as a formal 'team.' You should focus on the fact that it is a feminine word, so you use 'hadihi' (this) with it: 'Hadihi lajnah.'

At the A2 level, you begin to use 'لجنة' in more specific contexts, such as school committees or local neighborhood groups. You should be able to use it in the 'Idafa' construction, like 'Lajnat al-Riyada' (Sports Committee). You also learn the plural form 'lijān' (لجان). You might describe what a committee does using simple verbs like 'meeting' (mujtami'ah) or 'working' (ta'mal).

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At the B1 level, you use 'لجنة' to discuss work-related topics and news. You can understand phrases like 'Lajnat al-Tahqiq' (Investigation Committee) and 'Lajnat al-Tandhim' (Organizing Committee). You are comfortable with the word appearing in passive sentences, such as 'The committee was formed' (shukkilat al-lajnah). You also start to see the word in the context of elections and official procedures.

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At the B2 level, 'لجنة' is a tool for discussing complex social and political issues. You understand the nuances between a 'permanent committee' (lajnah da'imah) and an 'ad-hoc committee' (lajnah mu'aqqatah). You can follow news reports about parliamentary committees debating legislation. You also understand the cultural implications of the word in bureaucratic contexts and can use it to argue for or against collective decision-making.

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At the C1 level, you use 'لجنة' in academic and professional discourse. You are familiar with technical terms like 'Lajnat al-I'timad' (Accreditation Committee) or 'Lajnat al-Khubara' (Committee of Experts). You can analyze the legal framework of how committees are established and their jurisdictional limits. You use the word fluently in complex sentence structures, including conditional and hypothetical statements about governance.

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At the C2 level, you master the word 'لجنة' in all its stylistic and metaphorical uses. You can discuss the 'philosophy of the committee' in organizational theory. You understand historical references to specific committees in Arab history. You can use the word in high-level literature or legal drafting, ensuring perfect agreement and stylistic elegance. You are also aware of the subtle rhetorical ways the word is used to shift responsibility in political speech.

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لجنة en 30 secondes

Lajnah means committee or commission.
It is a feminine noun (ends in ta marbuta).
The plural is 'lijān' (broken plural).
Used in formal, educational, and political contexts.

The Arabic word لجنة (Lajnah) is a fundamental noun in the Arabic language, primarily referring to a committee, commission, or a board. It is derived from the root l-j-n, which historically carries connotations of gathering or mixing, but in modern usage, it is strictly institutional. At its core, a lajnah represents a subset of a larger body—be it a government, a school, a corporation, or a social club—entrusted with a specific mandate or task. Whether it is investigating a matter, organizing an event, or making decisions on behalf of others, the term implies a collective responsibility and a formal structure.

Institutional Context: In governmental and legal frameworks, a 'lajnah' is often a permanent or temporary body formed to draft laws or oversee elections.
Educational Context: In schools and universities, it refers to student councils or examination boards that manage academic integrity.
Social Context: In neighborhoods, it might refer to a 'lajnah sha'biyyah' (popular committee) formed for local security or charity distribution.

قررت الـلجنة تأجيل الاجتماع إلى الأسبوع القادم.

هذه الـلجنة مسؤولة عن حماية البيئة.

Understanding 'lajnah' requires recognizing that it is not just a group of people, but a group with a *purpose*. In the Arab world, committees are the backbone of bureaucracy. From the 'Lajnah al-Tahqiq' (Investigation Committee) to the 'Lajnah al-Tandhim' (Organizing Committee), the word is ubiquitous in news broadcasts, official documents, and daily office life. It suggests a level of formality and deliberation. When someone says 'The committee decided,' they are invoking a sense of collective authority that transcends individual opinion.

اجتمعت الـلجنة لمناقشة الميزانية الجديدة.

تم تشكيل لجنة خاصة لحل المشكلة.

أنا عضو في لجنة التحكيم.

Using 'لجنة' correctly involves understanding its grammatical role as a feminine noun and its typical collocations. It is almost always followed by an 'Idafa' construction (possessive structure) to specify what kind of committee it is. For example, 'Lajnat al-Imtihanat' (Exams Committee). Because it is feminine, any accompanying adjectives or verbs must agree in gender. For instance, 'al-lajnah al-markaziyyah' (the central committee).

Verb Pairings: Common verbs used with 'lajnah' include 'shakkala' (to form), 'ijtama'a' (to meet), and 'qarrara' (to decide).
Prepositional Usage: We often say 'fi al-lajnah' (in the committee) or 'bi-wasitat al-lajnah' (by means of the committee).

قامت الـلجنة بمراجعة كافة التقارير.

In professional writing, 'لجنة' is used to distance the action from a single individual, emphasizing consensus. If you are writing a formal email in Arabic, you might refer to 'the committee's decision' (قرار اللجنة) to sound more objective. It is also important to note the difference between a 'lajnah' (committee) and a 'majlis' (council). While they overlap, a 'lajnah' is usually more task-oriented or a subset of a 'majlis'.

You will encounter the word 'لجنة' in several distinct environments. In the news (Al Jazeera, BBC Arabic), it is used daily to describe parliamentary committees or international commissions like the UN committees. In educational settings, students hear it regarding 'Lajnat al-Imtihan' (the exam committee/proctors). In corporate environments, it appears in memos regarding 'Lajnat al-Mushtarayāt' (Procurement Committee).

Media & News: 'The parliamentary committee discussed the new tax law.'
Legal Settings: 'The judicial committee reviewed the evidence.'

ستعلن الـلجنة النتائج غداً.

Culturally, the 'lajnah' is sometimes viewed with a mix of respect and frustration in the Arab world, as it can symbolize bureaucratic delay. There is a common saying in some circles: 'If you want to kill a project, form a committee for it.' This reflects the universal experience of 'death by committee,' yet the term remains the standard for any organized group effort.

One of the most common mistakes for learners is confusing 'لجنة' (committee) with 'مجلس' (council) or 'فريق' (team). While a team (farīq) works together on a physical or collaborative task, a committee (lajnah) usually has a formal, administrative, or advisory role. Another mistake is gender agreement; since 'لجنة' ends in a ta marbuta, it is feminine. Learners often forget to make the verb feminine (e.g., saying 'qala al-lajnah' instead of 'qalat al-lajnah').

Gender Agreement: Incorrect: اللجنة قرر (Al-lajnah qarrara). Correct: اللجنة قررت (Al-lajnah qarrarat).
Pluralization: Avoid using 'lajnat' for plural; the correct broken plural is 'lijān'.

الـلجنة ليست فريق كرة قدم.

To truly master 'لجنة', you must distinguish it from its synonyms and related terms. Each has a specific nuance in the hierarchy of Arabic organization.

مجلس (Majlis): A council. Usually higher or more permanent than a committee (e.g., Majlis al-Wuzara - Council of Ministers).
هيئة (Hay'ah): An authority or board. Often implies a larger, more autonomous organization (e.g., Hay'at al-Sihha - Health Authority).
وفد (Wafd): A delegation. A group sent to represent a larger body elsewhere.

الفرق بين الـلجنة والمجلس هو في الصلاحيات.

How Formal Is It?

Niveau de difficulté

Grammaire à connaître

Idafa construction

Feminine noun agreement

Broken plurals

Passive voice (shukkila)

Prepositions with nouns

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Exemples par niveau

هذه لجنة كبيرة.

This is a big committee.

Feminine noun agreement with 'هذه' and 'كبيرة'.

أنا في اللجنة.

I am in the committee.

Use of the preposition 'في'.

اللجنة في المدرسة.

The committee is in the school.

Definite article 'ال' used.

أين اللجنة؟

Where is the committee?

Interrogative sentence.

اللجنة تعمل الآن.

The committee is working now.

Feminine verb 'تعمل' agreeing with 'اللجنة'.

هي عضو في لجنة.

She is a member of a committee.

Indefinite 'لجنة' after a preposition.

اللجنة صغيرة.

The committee is small.

Subject-predicate agreement.

شكراً للجنة.

Thanks to the committee.

Preposition 'لـ' attached to the definite noun.

اجتمعت لجنة الطلاب اليوم.

The students' committee met today.

Idafa construction: 'لجنة الطلاب'.

هذه لجنة جديدة.

This is a new committee.

Adjective 'جديدة' follows the noun.

اللجنة تختار الفائز.

The committee chooses the winner.

Present tense verb 'تختار'.

نحن بحاجة إلى لجنة.

We need a committee.

Indefinite noun usage.

لجنة الرحلات نشيطة.

The trips committee is active.

Idafa with an adjective.

قرأت تقرير اللجنة.

I read the committee's report.

Object of the verb in an Idafa.

اللجنة تجتمع كل أسبوع.

The committee meets every week.

Habitual action.

من رئيس اللجنة؟

Who is the head of the committee?

Question word 'من'.

تم تشكيل لجنة للتحقيق في الحادث.

A committee was formed to investigate the accident.

Passive voice 'تم تشكيل'.

رفضت اللجنة الاقتراح المقدم.

The committee rejected the submitted proposal.

Past tense feminine verb 'رفضت'.

اللجنة مسؤولة عن تنظيم المهرجان.

The committee is responsible for organizing the festival.

Adjective 'مسؤولة' followed by 'عن'.

يجب أن توافق اللجنة على الميزانية.

The committee must approve the budget.

Subjunctive mood after 'أن'.

أعضاء اللجنة من تخصصات مختلفة.

The committee members are from different specialties.

Plural 'أعضاء' in Idafa.

ستصدر اللجنة بيانًا رسميًا.

The committee will issue an official statement.

Future tense 'ستصدر'.

اللجنة تعمل تحت إشراف الوزارة.

The committee works under the supervision of the ministry.

Prepositional phrase 'تحت إشراف'.

قدمت اللجنة توصيات هامة.

The committee provided important recommendations.

Feminine plural adjective 'هامة'.

ناقشت اللجنة البرلمانية قانون الضرائب الجديد.

The parliamentary committee discussed the new tax law.

Relational adjective 'البرلمانية'.

تتمتع اللجنة بصلاحيات واسعة.

The committee enjoys broad powers.

Verb 'تتمتع' with preposition 'بـ'.

أثارت قرارات اللجنة جدلاً واسعاً.

The committee's decisions sparked wide controversy.

Plural 'قرارات' in Idafa.

اللجنة مكلفة بمراقبة سير الانتخابات.

The committee is tasked with monitoring the election process.

Passive participle 'مكلفة'.

استقالت اللجنة احتجاجاً على التدخلات.

The committee resigned in protest against interventions.

Masdar 'احتجاجاً' as an adverb of cause.

تعمل اللجنة على سد الفجوة بين الطرفين.

The committee is working to bridge the gap between the two parties.

Metaphorical usage of 'سد الفجوة'.

تتكون اللجنة من خبراء دوليين.

The committee consists of international experts.

Verb 'تتكون' with 'من'.

اللجنة هي الجهة الوحيدة المخولة بالقرار.

The committee is the only body authorized to decide.

Emphasis using 'هي الجهة الوحيدة'.

تعتبر اللجنة حجر الزاوية في هذه العملية الديمقراطية.

The committee is considered the cornerstone of this democratic process.

Metaphorical 'حجر الزاوية'.

أوصت اللجنة بضرورة مراجعة التشريعات القائمة.

The committee recommended the necessity of reviewing existing legislation.

Complex verb 'أوصت' with 'بـ'.

اللجنة بصدد إعداد تقرير شامل عن الوضع الراهن.

The committee is in the process of preparing a comprehensive report on the current situation.

Idiom 'بصدد'.

لا يمكن تجاوز قرارات هذه اللجنة الفنية.

The decisions of this technical committee cannot be bypassed.

Negative 'لا يمكن' with 'تجاوز'.

شابت أعمال اللجنة بعض الشكوك حول النزاهة.

The committee's work was marred by some doubts about integrity.

Verb 'شابت' meaning 'to mar/taint'.

اللجنة منوط بها تحديد الأولويات الوطنية.

The committee is entrusted with determining national priorities.

Formal phrase 'منوط بها'.

تتسم تقارير اللجنة بالدقة والموضوعية.

The committee's reports are characterized by accuracy and objectivity.

Verb 'تتسم' with 'بـ'.

اللجنة هي المنبر الذي من خلاله يتم التعبير عن المطالب.

The committee is the platform through which demands are expressed.

Relative clause 'الذي من خلاله'.

تجسد اللجنة توازنات القوى داخل المؤسسة.

The committee embodies the balance of power within the institution.

Abstract verb 'تجسد'.

إن تشكيل اللجنة في هذا التوقيت يثير تساؤلات جوهرية.

The formation of the committee at this timing raises fundamental questions.

Emphasis with 'إن' and verbal noun 'تشكيل'.

اللجنة ليست سوى أداة بيروقراطية لتعطيل الإصلاح.

The committee is nothing but a bureaucratic tool to obstruct reform.

Restriction 'ليست سوى'.

تتجلى حكمة اللجنة في قدرتها على التوفيق بين الآراء المتضاربة.

The committee's wisdom is evident in its ability to reconcile conflicting views.

Verb 'تتجلى' (to manifest).

أفضت مداولات اللجنة إلى رؤية استراتيجية بعيدة المدى.

The committee's deliberations led to a long-term strategic vision.

Verb 'أفضت إلى' (led to).

اللجنة هي الحصن الأخير ضد الفوضى الإدارية.

The committee is the last fortress against administrative chaos.

Metaphorical 'الحصن الأخير'.

تجاوزت اللجنة في تقريرها الأطر التقليدية للتحليل.

The committee, in its report, transcended traditional frameworks of analysis.

Verb 'تجاوزت' with 'الأطر'.

تعتبر استقلالية اللجنة شرطاً لا غنى عنه لنجاح مهمتها.

The committee's independence is considered an indispensable condition for the success of its mission.

Phrase 'لا غنى عنه'.

Collocations courantes

لجنة تحقيق

لجنة تنظيم

لجنة تحكيم

لجنة دائمة

لجنة مؤقتة

رئيس اللجنة

عضو لجنة

تقرير اللجنة

اجتماع اللجنة

قرار اللجنة

Phrases Courantes

تشكيل لجنة

بواسطة اللجنة

باسم اللجنة

في عهد اللجنة

تحت إشراف اللجنة

بناءً على قرار اللجنة

أعمال اللجنة

توصيات اللجنة

محضر اللجنة

صلاحيات اللجنة

Souvent confondu avec

لجنة vs مجلس

لجنة vs فريق

لجنة vs جمعية

Expressions idiomatiques

"قتل الموضوع بحثاً في اللجنة"

"اللجنة هي المقبرة"

"حبر على ورق اللجنة"

"لجنة صورية"

"لجنة لتقصي الحقائق"

"لجنة وزارية"

"لجنة شعبية"

"لجنة فنية"

"لجنة إدارية"

"لجنة عليا"

Facile à confondre

لجنة vs

Structures de phrases

Famille de mots

Apparenté

لجان

تجن

لجينة

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Comment l'utiliser

nuance

A committee is usually smaller than a council (Majlis).

frequency

Very high in formal Arabic.

Erreurs courantes

Using masculine verbs with 'lajnah'.
Using 'fariq' when 'lajnah' is more appropriate for administrative tasks.
Incorrectly pluralizing it as 'lajnat'.
Forgetting to pronounce the 't' in an Idafa construction.
Confusing 'lajnah' with 'majlis' in high-level political contexts.

Astuces

Agreement

Always check your verb endings. 'The committee said' is 'Qalat al-lajnah,' not 'Qala'.

Idafa

Master the Idafa with this word. It's almost always 'Lajnat [Something]'.

Bureaucracy

Understand that 'lajnah' can sometimes imply a slow process in a cultural context.

The 'J'

In Modern Standard Arabic, the 'J' (ج) should be a firm 'dj' sound.

Formal Style

Use 'lajnah' to make your writing sound more official and less personal.

News Keywords

Listen for 'lajnah' in the first 5 minutes of any Arabic news broadcast.

Meetings

If you are in a meeting, refer to the group as 'al-lajnah' to sound professional.

Visual Aid

Picture a round table with people; that is your 'lajnah'.

Plural

Don't say 'lajnat' for plural. Use 'lijān'. It sounds much more natural.

Daily Use

Try to identify one 'lajnah' in your life today (e.g., a family planning committee).

Mémorise-le

Origine du mot

Arabic root L-J-N

Contexte culturel

Neighborhood committees often form during crises for mutual aid.

Committees are central to the administrative life of Arab countries.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Amorces de conversation

"هل أنت عضو في أي لجنة؟"

"ما رأيك في قرار اللجنة؟"

"متى ستجتمع اللجنة القادمة؟"

"من هو رئيس اللجنة؟"

"هل نحتاج إلى تشكيل لجنة؟"

Sujets d'écriture

Write about a time you were in a committee.

Describe what a perfect school committee would look like.

Discuss the pros and cons of making decisions by committee.

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

It is feminine because it ends with a ta marbuta (ة). This means you must use feminine adjectives and verbs with it.

The plural is 'lijān' (لجان). It is a broken plural, which is common in Arabic nouns of this pattern.

No, for a sports team, you should use 'fariq' (فريق). 'Lajnah' is for administrative or organizing groups.

You say 'Lajnat al-Tahqiq' (لجنة التحقيق). This is a very common phrase in news reports.

Yes, especially if you work in an office or go to school. It is not just a political word.

It means 'Popular Committee,' often formed by citizens for local security or social services.

Yes, usually a 'Ra'is al-Lajnah' (Head of the Committee) is appointed to lead the meetings.

In isolation, yes. But in an Idafa (e.g., Lajnat al-Amal), the 't' sound is clearly pronounced.

The root is L-J-N (ل-ج-ن), which relates to gathering or mixing.

Yes, many UN bodies are called 'Lajnah,' such as the Human Rights Committee.

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