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gouverne

guidance, direction

noun goo-VAIRN Rare
People & Society Government

Also means

rudder (aviation/nautical)

Usage Note

Gouverne in everyday use typically appears in the set phrase pour ma (ta, sa…) gouverne, meaning 'for my (your, his/her…) information' or 'to guide me'. In aeronautics it refers to a control surface such as a rudder or elevator. The more common word for government is gouvernement.

Examples

"Pour ta gouverne, la réunion commence à neuf heures."

Natural Translation

For your information, the meeting starts at nine.

Literal Translation

For your guidance, the meeting starts at nine.

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