No. 1,587 in French
préfet
A "préfet" is a government official overseeing a department or region in France.
In a sentence
Le préfet organise une réunion avec les élus locaux.
The prefect organizes a meeting with local officials.
In this sentence, 'préfet' refers to the administrative official representing the state in a department.
La décision du préfet a impacté la communauté.
The decision of the prefect affected the community.
Here, 'préfet' signifies the decision-making authority of the official in charge of departmental matters.
Le préfet a visité l'école primaire pour évaluer les travaux de rénovation.
The prefect visited the primary school to assess the renovation works.
In this case, 'préfet' highlights the oversight role of the official in ensuring public infrastructure standards.
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