French Conversation · Level 71
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French word
intercommunal
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃tɛʁkɔmynal/
Meaning
- adjectiveintermunicipal
Example
Une association intercommunale organise des événements culturels.
An intermunicipal association organizes cultural events.
More examples
Il y a une réunion intercommunale ce soir.
There is an intermunicipal meeting tonight.
Core concept
Municipalities acting together through a joint body, agreement, or service.
Similar words
local: Relating to the town where people live or the nearby area.
régional: Relating to government or activities across a broad region.
communautaire: Relating to a community's activities, institutions, or shared life.
municipal: Relating to a town or city government's services, facilities, or projects.
Definition in French
Qui appartient ou s'applique à plusieurs communes prises ensemble, désignant des actions, des organismes ou des accords communs.
Word origin
French intercommunal joins inter-, expressing a relation between entities, to communal, an adjective built from commune and ultimately connected with Latin communis, 'common'.
Usage tips
- The related noun intercommunalité refers to cooperation among municipalities, and informal interco is often used as its abbreviation.