gouvernement
Le gouvernement a annoncé de nouvelles réformes.
The government announced new reforms.
The group of people, usually politicians, who officially control a country or region and make decisions about its future.
Le gouvernement français a adopté une nouvelle loi sur l'éducation.
The French government has adopted a new education law.
In French, 'gouvernement' refers to the executive branch of government, including the prime minister and cabinet ministers.
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Formal vs. Informal
Use 'gouvernement' in formal contexts. In informal speech, you might hear 'le pouvoir' or 'les autorités'.
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Capitalization
'Gouvernement' is capitalized when referring to a specific government (e.g., 'Le Gouvernement français'), but lowercase otherwise.
Word Origin
From Old French 'governement', from Latin 'gubernamentum', meaning 'steering, direction', from 'gubernare' (to steer).
Usage Notes
In French, 'gouvernement' is distinct from 'État' (the state) and 'administration' (the bureaucracy). It specifically refers to the executive branch.