Municipaux (en. Municipal)

/my.ni.sy.pɔ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Concerning municipalities.
Municipal funds are used to improve infrastructure.
Les fonds municipaux sont utilisés pour améliorer les infrastructures.
Related to the administration of a city or a town.
Municipal services provide many aids to citizens.
Les services municipaux offrent de nombreuses aides aux citoyens.
Referring to the voters or elected officials of a municipality.
Municipal councils meet every month.
Les conseils municipaux se réunissent chaque mois.

Etymology

From Latin 'municipalis', from 'municipium' which designates a community and a city.

Common Phrases and Expressions

municipal services
The services managed by the municipality.
services municipaux
municipal elections
The elections to elect representatives of cities and towns.
élections municipales
municipal budget
The budget used for the expenses of a municipality.
budget municipal

Related Words

municipality
A local administration responsible for a city or a town.
municipalité
town hall
The building where the municipal administration is located.
mairie
municipal council
The elected body that manages municipal affairs.
conseil municipal

Slang Meanings

A colloquial term for a criticized municipal service.
This service is really municipal!
Ce service, c'est vraiment du municipal !
An ironic reference to local bureaucracy.
It seems that everything goes through municipal to move forward.
On dirait que tout passe par le municipal pour avancer.