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    Gouverneur (en. Governor)

    /ɡu.vɛʁ.nœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Title given to a leader of a region or a state.
    The governor announced new security measures.
    Le gouverneur a annoncé de nouvelles mesures de sécurité.
    Official responsible for representing a higher authority in a city or province.
    The governor met with local elected officials to discuss bills.
    Le gouverneur a rencontré des élus locaux pour discuter des projets de loi.

    Etymology

    From old French 'gouverner', derived from Latin 'gubernare', meaning to lead.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Provincial governor
    Reference to the governor of a specific province.
    gouverneur de province
    Governor general
    Title of a representative of the king in a colony.
    gouverneur général
    Military governor
    Official in charge of the military administration of a region.
    gouverneur militaire

    Related Words

    Government
    The set of institutions and individuals that lead a country.
    gouvernement
    To govern
    To exercise power over a people or territory.
    gouverner
    Local government
    Administration that manages the affairs of a municipality or region.
    gouvernement local

    Slang Meanings

    A colloquial term for someone in a position of authority.
    It's the governor who always decides the rules to follow.
    C'est le gouverneur qui décide toujours des règles à suivre.
    Used to refer to someone who seems to have a lot of control.
    They call him the governor of the neighborhood.
    On l'appelle le gouverneur du quartier.