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    Préfecture (en. Prefecture)

    /pʁe.fɛk.tyʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Administration responsible for managing a department.
    The prefecture is responsible for public order and public services in the department.
    La préfecture est responsable de l'ordre public et des services publics dans le département.
    Building where the prefect's office is located.
    We had to go to the prefecture to renew our identity card.
    Nous avons dû nous rendre à la préfecture pour renouveler notre carte d'identité.
    Administrative subdivision in France.
    Each department has a prefecture that coordinates the actions of the State.
    Chaque département possède une préfecture qui coordonne les actions de l'État.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'praefectura', designating the function or authority of a prefect.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    go to the prefecture
    to go for official administrative procedures.
    aller à la préfecture
    application at the prefecture
    request for documents or administrative services.
    demande en préfecture
    services of the prefecture
    all the administrative services offered by the prefecture.
    services de la préfecture

    Related Words

    prefect
    Representative of the State at the head of a prefecture.
    préfet
    department
    Administrative division in France which the prefecture manages.
    département
    cancellation
    Process of canceling a registration with the prefecture.
    radiation

    Slang Meanings

    Prefecture = the place for administrative procedures.
    I have to go to the prefect' for my paperwork.
    Je dois aller à la préfect' pour mes papiers.
    Small prefecture = a smaller prefecture often associated with a specific function.
    The small prefecture only handles passports.
    La petite préfecture s'occupe des passeports seulement.