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Premier ministre
/pʁə.mjeʁ ministʁ/
prime minister
Le Premier ministre a annoncé de nouvelles réformes.
The prime minister announced new reforms.
formal
The head of government in a parliamentary system, typically appointed by the head of state and responsible for managing the executive branch.
Le Premier ministre a rencontré les chefs d'État lors du sommet international.
The prime minister met with heads of state during the international summit.
In France, the Premier ministre is appointed by the President of the Republic and is responsible to the National Assembly.
Collocations
nommer le Premier ministreto appoint the prime ministerdémission du Premier ministreresignation of the prime ministercabinet du Premier ministreprime minister's cabinet
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
In French-speaking countries, the role of the Premier ministre can vary significantly. In France, the President holds more executive power, while in Canada, the Premier ministre (or premier) is the head of government in each province.
Gold Rule
Formal Usage
Always capitalize 'Premier ministre' when referring to the specific officeholder, but lowercase when used generically (e.g., 'le premier ministre est responsable de...').
Word Origin
From French 'premier' (first) and 'ministre' (minister), literally meaning 'first minister'. The term refers to the highest-ranking minister in a parliamentary system.
Usage Notes
In some countries, the term 'Premier ministre' may be used interchangeably with 'prime minister', though the exact role and powers can vary by country.
Word Breakdown
Premier
first
adjectiveministre
minister
nounDictionnaire Français-Anglais