L'administration
Example: L'administration locale organise des réunions publiques chaque mois.
Definition
"L'administration" refers to the system or process of managing and organizing public affairs, government functions, or institutions. It includes the activities involved in implementing policies, overseeing services, and ensuring the smooth operation of local or national governance.
Etymology
The word "l'administration" comes from the Latin 'administratio,' meaning 'management' or 'service.' It evolved through Old French, retaining its connection to the idea of guiding or managing affairs. Did you know that its root 'administer' literally means 'to serve' or 'to help'?
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"L'administration" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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