Gouvernent (en. Govern)

/ɡu.vɛʁ.nɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

To exercise authority or power over a territory or institution.

Ministers govern the country according to the laws in force.

Les ministres gouvernent le pays selon les lois en vigueur.

To make decisions and ensure their execution.

They govern the city with efficiency and transparency.

Ils gouvernent la ville avec efficacité et transparence.

To manage public affairs.

Local officials govern in concert with the population.

Les responsables locaux gouvernent en concert avec la population.

From Old French 'governer', derived from Latin 'gubernare', meaning to steer a ship.

to govern with an iron fist

To lead with strength and authority.

gouverner avec poigne

to govern with an iron hand

To control in a very strict and authoritarian manner.

gouverner au doigt et à l'œil

to govern in the interest of the people

To make decisions that benefit the population.

gouverner dans l'intérêt du peuple

government

The group of individuals who exercise executive power.

gouvernement

governance

The processes and activities of management and decision-making.

gouvernance

governor

A person who governs a region or territory.

gouverneur

To manage a situation informally.

We need to govern this meeting a little more so that it moves forward.

Il faut qu'on gouverne un peu plus cette réunion pour que ça avance.

To have control over a matter.

She knows how to govern her team without any worries.

Elle sait comment gouverner son équipe sans souci.