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A1 noun

legge

When you're discussing laws in Italian at a B2 level, it's important to understand the nuances of how 'legge' is used. It's not just about a single rule, but often the entire body of legal principles.

For example, you might talk about "la legge italiana" (Italian law) when referring to the legal system as a whole. You could also discuss "una nuova legge" (a new law) when a specific piece of legislation is introduced.

Furthermore, 'legge' can appear in many common phrases. Consider "rispettare la legge" (to respect the law) or "applicare la legge" (to apply the law). You'll also encounter it in more abstract concepts, like "lo stato di diritto" (the rule of law), where 'diritto' emphasizes the broader concept of justice and rights, while 'legge' is the concrete manifestation.

Understanding these different contexts will help you express yourself more precisely and naturally when discussing legal topics.

Entraîne-toi Notes et astuces

Famille de mots

Noms

legislatore legislator

legislazione legislation

legalità legality

legittimità legitimacy

Verbes

legiferare to legislate

legalizzare to legalize

legittimare to legitimize

Adjectifs

legale legal

legittimo legitimate

legislativo legislative

Comment l'utiliser

Legge is a feminine noun. Remember to use the correct article 'la' before it. It can refer to a specific law or the concept of law in general.

Erreurs courantes

Using 'il' instead of 'la': Since 'legge' ends in '-e', it might seem masculine. However, it's feminine. So, always say la legge.
Confusing it with 'legno': While they sound similar, 'legno' means 'wood'. Make sure to pronounce the double 'g' in 'legge' clearly.

Teste-toi 18 questions

multiple choice A1

Which word means 'law'?

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : legge

'Legge' is the Italian word for 'law'.

multiple choice A1

The rules of a country are called the...

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : legge

In Italian, 'legge' refers to the system of rules in a country.

multiple choice A1

If you follow the rules, you follow the...

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : legge

To follow the rules is to follow the 'legge'.

true false A1

The word 'legge' means 'cat'.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Faux

'Legge' means 'law', not 'cat'. The word for 'cat' is 'gatto'.

true false A1

A country's rules are called 'legge'.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Vrai

Yes, 'legge' is the Italian word for the system of rules in a country.

true false A1

You eat 'legge' for dinner.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : Faux

'Legge' is 'law', not something you eat. You might eat 'pane' (bread) or 'pasta'.

listening B1

It is important to know the laws of the country where you live.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : È importante conoscere le leggi del paese in cui vivi.