French Conversation · Level 76
59 words
French word
présidence
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁezidɑ̃s/
Meaning
- feminine nounpresidency
Example
Il a occupé la présidence pendant dix ans.
He held the presidency for ten years.
More examples
Elle se présente à la présidence.
She is running for the presidency.
Core concept
A president's domain of leadership, viewed as both a public function and the institution that carries it out.
Common phrases
se présenter à la présidence
run for the presidency
tenir la présidence
hold the presidency
Similar words
mandat: The fixed period for which an elected official holds office.
fonction: A position or role involving specific duties and responsibilities.
pouvoir: Official power or authority exercised by a government or public body.
chef de l'État: The person who represents a country as its head of state.
Definition in French
Institution ou fonction liée au président, désignant tant l'autorité exercée que, parfois, le lieu associé à cette fonction.
Word origin
French présidence descends from Latin praesidentia through Old French, with the Latin verb praesidere expressing the idea of presiding.
Usage tips
- In political contexts, la présidence may denote the president's official office or premises, so context determines whether it means an institution or a function.
Other meanings
- presidential officenoun
- chairmanshipnoun
Related words
- présidentielpresidentialadjective
- présiderpresideverb