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exécutif

executive

adjective noun eg-zeh-kew-TEEF Rare
People & Society Government

Usage Note

exécutif as an adjective describes executive powers — le pouvoir exécutif (the executive branch). As a noun, l'exécutif refers to the executive branch of government. The feminine adjective form is exécutive. The noun cadre exécutif means a senior executive in business.

Examples

"Le pouvoir exécutif appartient au gouvernement."

Natural Translation

Executive power belongs to the government.

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