No. 11,196 in French
préfète
A female prefect.
In a sentence
La préfète supervisait les opérations administratives de la région.
The regional prefect was overseeing the administrative operations of the area.
In this sentence, 'préfète' refers to a female official holding the administrative position of prefect.
Marie a été nommée préfète après plusieurs années de service exemplaire.
Marie was appointed prefect after several years of exemplary service.
'Préfète' here designates the role of a female prefect in recognizing her professional advancement.
Chaque année, la préfète organise une cérémonie pour célébrer les réalisations locales.
Every year, the prefect organizes a ceremony to celebrate local achievements.
'Préfète' in this context again implies the female individual holding the prefect's position.
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