ministre
/mi.nistʁ/A high-ranking government official responsible for a specific area of policy, such as education, defense, or finance.
Le ministre de l'Éducation a présenté un plan pour améliorer les écoles.
The education minister presented a plan to improve schools.
In France, ministers are appointed by the president and are part of the government cabinet.
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Gender Agreement
The word 'ministre' is traditionally masculine, but it can be used with feminine agreement (e.g., 'la ministre') when referring to a female minister.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'ministre,' from Latin 'minister,' meaning 'servant' or 'attendant.'
📝Usage Notes
The term 'ministre' is used in both French and English, though the English equivalent is 'minister.' In French, it specifically refers to a government official in France or other French-speaking countries.