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prefecture

/ˈpɹiːfɛktjʊə/ /ˈpɹiˌfɛk(t)ʃəɹ/

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noun

Préfecture

The office or position of a prefect.

Examples :

"The ambitious student hoped that hard work and dedication would eventually lead to the prefecture and the responsibilities it entailed. "

L'étudiant ambitieux espérait que le travail acharné et le dévouement le mèneraient éventuellement à la préfecture et aux responsabilités qu'elle impliquait.

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noun

Préfecture

The jurisdiction of a prefect; the region administered by a prefect, especially as a translation of certain French, Chinese, and Japanese administrative divisions.

Examples :

"Many people travel to Kyoto prefecture to see ancient temples and experience traditional Japanese culture. "

Beaucoup de gens se rendent à la préfecture de Kyoto pour voir d'anciens temples et découvrir la culture japonaise traditionnelle.

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