English–French
“governor” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/guvɛʁnœʁ/
Example
Le gouverneur a visité la région hier.
The governor visited the region yesterday.
How to say “governor” in French
“Governor” in French is gouverneur.
One person directs a territory's administration while serving as its official representative.
Example sentences with gouverneur
Après l'incendie, le gouverneur a promis de l'aide.
After the fire, the governor promised help.
Tips for using gouverneur
- Gouverneur is not a general synonym for préfet or président de région, which designate different French administrative offices.