No. 58 in French
président
President: The leader of a country, organization, or meeting.
In a sentence
Le président de la république a prononcé un discours aujourd'hui.
The president of the republic gave a speech today.
The word 'président' is used here to denote the head of a state.
Elle a été élue présidente de l'association communale.
She was elected president of the communal association.
The word 'présidente' refers to the leader of an organization, showcasing a feminine form.
En classe, on a discuté du rôle d'un président dans une organisation.
In class, we discussed the role of a president in an organization.
The word 'président' is used generically to describe a role or title.
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