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consuls

/ˈkɑnsəlz/ /ˈkɑns(ə)lz/

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Consuls

Either of the two heads of government and state of the Roman Republic or the equivalent nominal post under the Roman and Byzantine Empires.

Examples :

"In ancient Rome, the consuls held the highest office and were responsible for leading the government and the army. "

Dans la Rome antique, les consuls occupaient la plus haute fonction et étaient responsables de diriger le gouvernement et l'armée.

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Consuls

Any of the three heads of government and state of France between 1799 and 1804.

Examples :

"During Napoleon's rise to power, France was governed by three consuls, with Napoleon himself eventually becoming the First Consul. "

Pendant l'ascension de Napoléon au pouvoir, la France était gouvernée par trois consuls, Napoléon lui-même devenant finalement le Premier Consul.

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Comte

A count or earl.

Examples :

"> "The consuls, powerful landowners with vast estates, often held sway over the local villages." "

Les comtes, de puissants propriétaires terriens avec de vastes domaines, exerçaient souvent leur influence sur les villages locaux.

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Conseillers, consuls

A councillor, particularly:

Examples :

"The student council's consuls advised the head of the class on important matters. "

Les conseillers du conseil étudiant ont conseillé le chef de classe sur des questions importantes.

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Consuls

(by extension) An official residing in major foreign towns to represent and protect the interests of the merchants and citizens of his or her country.

Examples :

"During the political unrest, American citizens traveling abroad relied heavily on the consuls stationed in various cities to provide assistance and ensure their safety. "

Pendant les troubles politiques, les citoyens américains voyageant à l'étranger comptaient beaucoup sur les consuls stationnés dans diverses villes pour fournir une assistance et assurer leur sécurité.

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Conseillers

Examples :

"The consuls at the university advised students on which courses to take to meet their graduation requirements. "

Les conseillers de l'université ont conseillé les étudiants sur les cours à suivre pour satisfaire aux exigences de leur diplôme.

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