gouvernement
/ɡu.vɛʁ.nə.mɑ̃/masculine
The English phrase "government" is translated into French as gouvernement.
gouvernement refers to a body with the power to make and or enforce laws.
Meaning: body with the power to make and/or enforce laws (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
gouvernement is a masculine noun, so it is used with the masculine definite article le to form le gouvernement.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡu.vɛʁ.nə.mɑ̃/ (4 syllables)
Did you know?
- The word gouvernement shares the same root as the English word 'governor', both stemming from the Greek word for 'to steer' a ship.
- French speakers often use the word État (State) when referring to the permanent institutions of government, while gouvernement refers to the current administration in power.
- The French term for a 'government crisis' is crise ministérielle, focusing on the ministers rather than the abstract concept of government.
Examples in context
- Il déteste le gouvernement.He hates the government.Tatoeba #6627039 by GB3, translation #6627017 by Eccles17
- Le gouvernement s'en fiche.The government doesn't care.Tatoeba #11781507 by Rovo, translation #11779918 by shekitten
- Le gouvernement est à chier.The government sucks.Tatoeba #11986421 by zogwarg, translation #11986408 by shekitten
- Le gouvernement français est basé à Paris.The French government is based in Paris.
- Le gouvernement a annoncé une nouvelle législation.The government announced new legislation.
- Le pouvoir en place doit prendre des mesures décisives.The current government must take decisive actions.
- Les responsables du pouvoir doivent rendre des comptes.Government officials must be held accountable.
- Nous devons respecter les décisions des autorités.We must respect the decisions of the government.
- L'État doit investir davantage dans l'éducation.The government should invest more in education.
- Que fait l'État pour améliorer les infrastructures ?What is the government doing to improve infrastructure?
- Les pouvoirs publics doivent prendre des mesures fortes pour protéger l'environnement.The government must take strong measures to protect the environment.
- C'est la responsabilité des pouvoirs publics d'assurer la sécurité de tous.It's the responsibility of the government to ensure everyone's safety.
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Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are discussing the news at home.
- LucasLe gouvernement a annoncé une nouvelle loi.The government announced a new law.
- LéaC'est vraiment une mauvaise décision.That is really a bad decision.
- LucasJe pense que le gouvernement se trompe.I think the government is mistaken.
- LéaJe suis d'accord avec toi, Lucas.I agree with you, Lucas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “government” translations and entries gouvernement, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gouvernement, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
