🇬🇧🇪🇸 federal - federal : English Lesson

Meaning of "federal" ("federal"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

The word federal is used to describe things that are connected to the national government rather than local or state governments. For example, federal laws apply to the whole country, and federal agencies (like the post office or FBI in the U.S.) handle national issues. It’s like the "big boss" of all the smaller state and local governments!

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The federal government may run the country, but my mom runs our house like a queen.

If there were a federal law against leaving your socks everywhere, I’d be in big trouble.

I declared a federal emergency when I realized we were out of chocolate ice cream.

If I became president, my first federal law would be “No homework on Fridays!”

The federal government may make the laws, but my cat seems to think she’s above all of them.

A small town floods. A child holds his dog on the street. A federal van arrives; a federal team brings warm blankets. A federal officer shows a federal badge and points to a dry truck. The child smiles and waves. The town relaxes; the federal help stays until the sun returns.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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