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organisation publique
/ɔʁɡaniza.sjɔ̃ py.blik/
public organization
L'organisation publique est responsable de la gestion des services municipaux.
The public organization is responsible for managing municipal services.
formal
A government-run or state-controlled entity that provides public services or administers public policy.
L'organisation publique a été créée pour réguler les transports en commun.
The public organization was established to regulate public transportation.
Les employés des organisations publiques bénéficient souvent de régimes de retraite avantageux.
Employees of public organizations often benefit from advantageous pension schemes.
Refers to entities funded by public funds and accountable to governmental bodies, distinct from private or non-profit organizations.
Collocations
gestion d'une organisation publiquemanagement of a public organizationemployé d'une organisation publiqueemployee of a public organizationfinancement d'une organisation publiquefunding of a public organization
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Pro Tip
Contextual Usage
Use 'organisation publique' when referring to a specific government agency or entity. For general public services, use 'service public'.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
Always use 'organisation publique' in formal contexts (e.g., reports, legal documents). In casual speech, 'service public' or 'administration' may be more common.
Word Origin
From French 'organisation' (from Latin 'organum', meaning 'instrument') + 'publique' (from Latin 'publicus', meaning 'of the people'). The term emerged in the 18th century to distinguish state-run bodies from private entities.
Usage Notes
Used in administrative, legal, and political contexts. Often abbreviated as 'OP' in formal documents. Avoid using in casual conversation unless referring to a specific entity.
Word Breakdown
organisation
organized body or system
rootpublique
relating to the state or government
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