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    Présidence (en. Presidency)

    /pʁe.zi.dɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The power or authority of a president.
    The presidency of the assembly is held by an elected official.
    La présidence de l'assemblée est assurée par un élu.
    The office or room where the president is located.
    We met the director in the presidency.
    Nous avons rencontré le directeur dans la présidence.
    The duration of a presidential term.
    His presidency was marked by significant reforms.
    Sa présidence a été marquée par des réformes importantes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'praesidentia', from 'praesidens' which means 'to preside'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    presidency of the Republic
    The role of president of a country.
    présidence de la République
    rotating presidency
    System in which the presidency is held alternately by different members.
    présidence tournante
    presidency of the council
    Authority responsible for the executive council.
    présidence du conseil

    Related Words

    president
    Person who presides over an assembly or organization.
    président
    to preside
    To exercise the presidency or leadership of something.
    présider
    vice-presidency
    Support position to the president.
    vice-présidence

    Slang Meanings

    To lead like a boss.
    He took the presidency of the team and leads like a boss.
    Il a pris la présidence de l'équipe et dirige comme un boss.
    To be aware of everything.
    She is in the presidency, she knows everything that is happening.
    Elle est à la présidence, elle sait tout ce qui se passe.