government

gouvernement

Les personnes qui dirigent un pays ou une région, prennent les décisions et établissent les lois.

En anglais simple : The people who control a country or area and make decisions and laws for it.

• The government raised taxes.
• Local governments provide many services.
• Who will form the next government?

Synonymes : administration

Expressions courantes : local government, national government, form a government

État, pouvoir public

L’État et ses institutions considérés comme le pouvoir qui dirige la société.

En anglais simple : The state and its institutions considered as the power that rules society.

• Government affects many parts of daily life.
• They argued for less government in business.
• The law limits the power of government.

Synonymes : state, administration

Expressions courantes : government power, government intervention, limited government

gouvernement

Le gouvernement dirigé par un responsable précis, ou la période pendant laquelle il exerce le pouvoir.

En anglais simple : The administration led by a particular leader, or the time it holds power.

• The previous government built this hospital.
• Her government lasted only two years.
• Several governments have tried to change the law.

Synonymes : administration

Expressions courantes : previous government, coalition government, under this government