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    Gouverne (en. Governs)

    /ɡu.vɛʁn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Organ or device that controls a system.
    The elevator controls the attitude of the aircraft.
    La gouverne de profondeur permet de contrôler l’assiette de l’avion.
    Part of a machine that regulates its movement.
    The boat's control surfaces help steer the vessel.
    Les gouvernes du bateau aident à diriger le navire.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'gubernare' meaning to direct or govern.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    aircraft control surface
    Device that controls the movement of the aircraft.
    gouverne d'un avion
    elevator
    Pilots the altitude and pitch angle of an aircraft.
    gouverne de profondeur
    rudder
    Allows the aircraft to turn during flight.
    gouverne de direction

    Related Words

    to govern
    To exercise power, to lead.
    gouverner
    government
    Institution that exercises executive power.
    gouvernement
    governance
    Way of managing an organization or territory.
    gouvernance

    Slang Meanings

    To lead the dance
    He is the one who governs when we go out in a group.
    Il est celui qui gouverne quand on sort en groupe.
    To take the reins
    In this matter, I am the one who governs.
    Dans cette affaire, c'est moi qui gouverne.