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    Maire (en. Mayor)

    /mɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Title of the person who leads a municipality.
    The mayor announced a new project for the city.
    Le maire a annoncé un nouveau projet pour la ville.
    Role of this person within the municipality.
    The mayor must organize municipal councils.
    Le maire doit organiser des conseils municipaux.
    Elected representative of the residents of a municipality.
    She was elected mayor in the last municipal elections.
    Elle a été élue maire lors des dernières élections municipales.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'magister', meaning master or chief.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    deputy mayor
    A person who assists the mayor in their duties.
    maire adjoint
    town hall
    Building where the administrative services of a municipality are located.
    mairie

    Related Words

    municipality
    Administrative territory under the authority of a mayor.
    municipalité
    municipal council
    Assembly of elected officials that assists the mayor in managing the city.
    conseil municipal

    Slang Meanings

    A person very busy with local politics.
    This mayor runs everywhere; it seems like he has a minister's agenda.
    Ce maire, il court partout, on dirait qu'il a un agenda de ministre.
    A mayor who has a lot of power within their municipality.
    He is the real boss; he's a tough mayor.
    Il est le vrai boss, c'est un maire de fer.