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    Mayer (en. Mayer)

    /mɛ.ɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A man or woman who holds an authoritative position in a municipality.
    The mayor announced new projects for the city.
    Le maire a annoncé de nouveaux projets pour la ville.
    Title given to certain political figures who are leaders of local authorities.
    She was elected mayor for the third time.
    Elle a été élue mairesse pour la troisième fois.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'mānsio', meaning 'to reside', related to the term 'magister' which originates from the authority governing municipalities.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    The mayor is elected
    Indicates that the mayor has been chosen by voters.
    le maire est élu
    Town hall
    The office or building where the mayor works.
    mairie
    Mayor's mandate
    The period during which a mayor carries out their duties.
    mandat de maire

    Related Words

    Town hall
    Building or institution where the affairs of the municipality are managed.
    mairie
    Civic
    Relating to the rights and duties of citizens in a municipality.
    civic
    Municipal election
    Vote to elect the mayor and municipal councilors.
    élection municipale

    Slang Meanings

    A colloquial term for a mayor who does not make decisions.
    He’s a paper mayor, he doesn’t do anything concrete.
    C'est un maire en papier, il ne fait rien de concret.
    Used to refer to an unpopular mayor.
    He became the cardboard mayor after all those unfulfilled promises.
    Il est devenu le maire en carton après toutes ces promesses non tenues.