Le ministère
Example: Le ministère a annoncé de nouvelles mesures pour l'éducation.
Definition
"Le ministère" refers to a government department responsible for a specific area of public administration, such as education or health. It is an official institution that implements policies and administers services within its designated sector.
Etymology
The word "le ministère" comes from the Latin 'ministerium,' meaning 'service' or 'office.' Originally, it referred to the duty or function of serving. Over time, it evolved in French to denote a government office or department, highlighting its role in public service.
Learn to use this word actively
"Le ministère" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select French as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
