French word

intergouvernemental

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃tɛʁguvɛʁnəmɑ̃tal/

Meaning

  • adjectiveintergovernmental

Example

Un comité intergouvernemental se réunit demain.

An intergovernmental committee will meet tomorrow.

Illustration for intergouvernemental (intergovernmental)

More examples

Les discussions intergouvernementales ont porté sur la sécurité.

The intergovernmental discussions focused on security.

Core concept

An official framework linking the governments of several states.

Similar words

gouvernemental: Connected with a government or its institutions.
officiel: Given formal approval or recognition by an organization or government.
public: Concerned with the public or with society as a whole.

Definition in French

Qui concerne ou implique plusieurs gouvernements, notamment des accords, des réunions ou des organes communs entre États.

Word origin

French intergouvernemental is built from inter- meaning between and gouvernemental, the adjective derived from gouvernement with -al.

Usage tips

  • This formal adjective commonly describes institutions, agreements and meetings, while everyday speech can use entre gouvernements or entre États.

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