English–French

“municipality” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/komyn/

Example

La commune est responsable de la collecte des déchets.

The municipality is responsible for waste collection.

Illustration for commune (municipality)

How to say “municipality” in French

“Municipality” in French is commune.

A local community organized around its council and town hall.

Full entry for commune: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with commune

Le maire de la commune a organisé une réunion.

The mayor of the municipality organized a meeting.

Tips for using commune

  • Commune is feminine, so standard forms include une commune and la commune.

Other French words for “municipality”

Les municipalités gèrent la collecte des déchets.

Municipalities manage waste collection.

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