English–French
“mayor” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/mɛʁ/
Example
Le maire a parlé aux habitants.
The mayor spoke to the residents.
How to say “mayor” in French
“Mayor” in French is maire.
The elected head of a commune, linking the town's residents with its administration and daily civic services.
Example sentences with maire
Les habitants ont demandé un rendez-vous avec le maire.
The residents asked for an appointment with the mayor.
Tips for using maire
- The usual pattern is maire de plus a place, as in le maire de Paris, rather than a direct equivalent of 'mayor at Paris'.
Other French words for “mayor”
Le bourgmestre signe les documents officiels.
The mayor signs the official documents.