This is the 11360th most frequent French word.
recteur
A "recteur" is a regional education authority or university president in France.
In this sentence, 'recteur' refers to the head of a university or academic institution, commonly used in French educational administration.
Le recteur de l'université a annoncé de nouvelles mesures.
The rector of the university announced new measures.
Here, 'rectrice', the feminine form of 'recteur', indicates the elected head of an academic district or region in France, emphasizing its official role.
La rectrice a été élue à la tête de l'académie.
The female rector was elected as the head of the academy.
This usage of 'recteur' highlights their oversight responsibility within the educational system, particularly in administrative evaluations.