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    Ministère (en. Ministry)

    /mi.nis.tɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Organization of the government responsible for leading an administration and implementing public policies.
    The minister announced new measures at the Ministry of Health.
    Le ministre a annoncé de nouvelles mesures au ministère de la santé.
    Title given to the function or position held by a minister.
    She was appointed to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
    Elle a été nommée au ministère des Affaires étrangères.
    Public service or organization related to a governmental sector.
    The Ministry of Education published a new school curriculum.
    Le ministère de l'éducation a publié un nouveau programme scolaire.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ministerium', meaning service or function.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs
    Governmental organization in charge of international relations.
    ministère des affaires étrangères
    to call the ministry
    To contact a governmental organization.
    appeler au ministère

    Related Words

    minister
    A person who holds a position within a ministry.
    ministre
    ministerial
    Related to a ministry.
    ministériel

    Slang Meanings

    A minister in a humorous or pejorative sense.
    He thinks he's a super minister with his ideas.
    Il se prend pour un super ministre avec ses idées.
    Used to refer to someone who has too much authority.
    Look at him, he plays minister with his microphone in meetings.
    Regarde-le, il joue au ministre avec son micro dans les réunions.