chancelier

chancellor

noun shahn-suh-LYAY Rare

Origin: Latin cancellarius

Usage Note

Chancelier in France primarily refers to the head of the Légion d'honneur or the chancellor of a university (chancelier des universités). In a broader European context it refers to heads of government such as the German Bundeskanzler. The feminine form chancelière is now in common use. The related noun chancellerie denotes the office or ministry.

Examples

"Le chancelier a rencontré les ministres ce matin."

Natural Translation

The chancellor met with the ministers this morning.

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