Gouvernements (en. Governments)

/ɡu.vɛʁ.nə.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A group of people who govern a state.

Governments must meet the expectations of their citizens.

Les gouvernements doivent répondre aux attentes de leurs citoyens.

Authority exercising executive power.

Governments are often challenged by the opposition.

Les gouvernements sont souvent contestés par l'opposition.

The political system of a country.

There are different types of governments around the world.

Il existe différents types de gouvernements à travers le monde.

From the French 'gouverner', derived from the Latin 'gubernare'.

coalition government

A government formed by several political parties.

gouvernement de coalition

temporary government

A government that takes office for a limited period.

gouvernement temporaire

change of government

The replacement of one government by another.

changement de gouvernement

to govern

To lead, to manage.

gouverner

governance

Way of directing, management method.

gouvernance

governor

Person who leads a province or a state.

gouverneur

Bureaucracy

There is too much bureaucracy in governments.

Il y a trop de bureaucratie dans les gouvernements.

Politicians

Politicians never keep their promises.

Les politiciens ne tiennent jamais leurs promesses.