arrêté municipal
The English phrase bylaw is translated into French as arrêté municipal.
The term arrêté municipal is used specifically for bylaws or regulations that are issued by a municipality or a mayor.
Meaning: law or rule governing the internal affairs of an organization (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term arrêté municipal literally translates to "municipal decree".
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish between different types of bylaws. While arrêté municipal refers to government-issued bylaws, the word statuts is used to describe the bylaws or articles of association that govern a private organization or a company.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Québec, the equivalent of a municipal bylaw is règlement municipal or the plural form règlements municipaux.
Did you know?
- In some French administrative contexts, a simple arrêté can be 'tacit'. This means a bylaw is considered approved if the authority remains silent for a specific period.
- The word arrêté is the past participle of the verb arrêter, which means 'to stop'. In a legal context, it implies that a decision has been 'fixed' or 'stopped' in its final form.
- The word municipal comes from the Latin mūniceps, which literally describes 'one who takes up a duty' in a free town.
Examples in context
- Le règlement interdit le stationnement pendant la nuitThe bylaw prohibits parking overnight.
- La réglementation municipale impose des restrictions sur les animaux domestiquesThe municipal bylaw imposes restrictions on pets.
- L'ordonnance interdit la consommation d'alcool sur la voie publiqueThe bylaw prohibits the consumption of alcohol in public.
- Les règles de la copropriété interdisent les animaux de compagnieThe bylaws of the condominium prohibit pets.
- Le règlement interdit de fumer dans cet établissement.The bylaw prohibits smoking in this establishment.
- L'arrêté municipal interdit de stationner ici.The municipal bylaw prohibits parking here.
- Nous devons respecter chaque arrêté municipal.We must respect every municipal bylaw.
- Un nouvel arrêté municipal a été publié.A new municipal bylaw has been published.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are discussing local regulations in their neighborhood.
- GabrielEst-ce qu'un arrêté municipal limite le bruit ?Does a municipal bylaw limit noise?
- EmmaOui, l'arrêté municipal est très strict.Yes, the municipal bylaw is very strict.
- GabrielJe ne savais pas que c'était si sérieux.I didn't know it was so serious.
- EmmaIl vaut mieux être prudent, Gabriel.It is better to be careful, Gabriel.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries municipal, CC BY-SA 4.0.
