Le gouvernement
Example: Le gouvernement a annoncé de nouvelles mesures économiques aujourd'hui.
Definition
"Le gouvernement" refers to the group of people with the authority to govern a country or state, responsible for making and enforcing laws. It includes various officials and institutions that manage public policy and administration.
Etymology
The term "le gouvernement" comes from the Old French 'governer,' which itself originates from the Latin 'gubernare,' meaning to steer or pilot. Did you know? The root relates to the idea of steering a ship, symbolizing guiding a country.
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"Le gouvernement" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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