French word

gouvernemental

Pronunciation

IPA/guvɛʁnəmɑ̃tal/

Meaning

  • adjectivegovernmental

Example

Le rapport gouvernemental a été publié hier.

The governmental report was published yesterday.

Illustration for gouvernemental (governmental)

More examples

Le service gouvernemental a répondu rapidement.

The government service responded quickly.

Core concept

An official action, decision, or service issued by the government.

Common phrases

  • programme gouvernemental

    government program

  • service gouvernemental

    government service

  • projet gouvernemental

    government project

Similar words

officiel: Authorized or publicly declared by an organization or recognized authority.
politique: Concerned with the policies or actions of a state or political party.

Definition in French

Qui appartient au gouvernement ou qui émane des autorités publiques et concerne leurs institutions, décisions ou services.

Word origin

Gouvernemental derives from the French noun gouvernement with the suffix -al, ultimately linked to Latin gubernare, meaning to steer or govern.

Usage tips

  • Gouvernemental is formal and often appears in reports and news; everyday French more often uses a phrase with gouvernement.

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