English–French
“swearing-in” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃vɛstityʁ/
Example
L'investiture du maire aura lieu samedi.
The mayor's swearing-in will take place on Saturday.
How to say “swearing-in” in French
“Swearing-in” in French is investiture.
A public act in which a newly chosen official is visibly given the authority to serve.
Example sentences with investiture
L'investiture officielle aura lieu en présence des diplomates.
The official investiture will take place in the presence of the diplomats.
Tips for using investiture
- Investiture is feminine, so it takes une in une investiture and becomes l'investiture after the definite article elides before its vowel sound.