No. 10,548 in French

maires

Mayors.

In a sentence

Les maires travaillent pour le bien-être de leurs municipalités.
The mayors work for the welfare of their municipalities.
Here, 'maires' refers to individuals elected to lead and represent municipal governments, emphasizing their public duties.
Les élections pour nommer les maires se déroulent tous les cinq ans.
Elections to appoint the mayors take place every five years.
In this example, 'maires' designates candidates selected through a democratic process, emphasizing their method of appointment.
Les anciens maires restent souvent actifs dans la vie politique de la région.
Former mayors often remain active in the region's political life.
The term 'maires' here is used to identify individuals who previously held the position of mayor, highlighting their continued engagement in politics.

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