🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Gouvernance

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɡu.vɛʁ.nɑ̃s

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Governance/ˈɡʌv.ən.əns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La gouvernance est essentielle pour le bon fonctionnement d'une organisation."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The action or manner of governing a state, organization, or people.

    "Effective governance is crucial for the success of any organization."
  2. 2

    The system by which a community or organization is controlled and regulated.

    "The governance of the company was restructured to improve efficiency."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'governance' originates from the Old French 'governer', which itself comes from the Latin 'gubernare', meaning to steer or direct. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the broader concept of management and administration in various contexts, particularly in political and organizational frameworks.

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