Meaning of l'état, c'est moi | Babel Free

Definitions

Used to signify one's exercise of power in a dictatiorial, repressive and/or charismatic manner.

Examples

“'Marcos and the First Lady wanted more than anything else [...] to be king and queen. They wished to shape the kingdom in their own image; [...] Marcos wanted to be able to say, 'L'état c'est moi.'”

“But what’s even worse is the way Sean Spicer, Mr. Trump’s spokesman, framed the issue: Nordstrom’s business decision was a “direct attack” on the president’s policies. L’état, c’est moi.”

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