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regent

/ˈɹiːdʒənt/

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noun

Souverain, régent

Examples :

"Because the young prince was too young to rule, the queen acted as regent until he came of age. "

Comme le jeune prince était trop jeune pour régner, la reine a agi en tant que régente jusqu'à sa majorité.

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Régent

One who rules in place of the monarch, especially because the monarch is too young, absent, or disabled.

Examples :

"During the king's illness, his young son became regent, temporarily taking over the responsibilities of the kingdom. "

Pendant la maladie du roi, son jeune fils devint régent, assumant temporairement les responsabilités du royaume.

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noun

Membre d'un conseil municipal

A member of a municipal or civic body of governors, especially in certain European cities.

Examples :

"The city council's regent oversaw the restoration of the historic town square. "

Le membre du conseil municipal a supervisé la restauration de la place historique de la ville.

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Membre du conseil d'administration, administrateur

A member of governing board of a college or university; also a governor of the Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC.

Examples :

"As a regent of the University of California, she helps make important decisions about tuition and academic programs. "

En tant que membre du conseil d'administration de l'Université de Californie, elle contribue à prendre des décisions importantes concernant les frais de scolarité et les programmes universitaires.

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Régent

The chief executive of a regency

Examples :

"During the king's illness, the regent oversaw the country's affairs. "

Pendant la maladie du roi, le régent supervisait les affaires du pays.

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adjective

Régnant, gouvernant

Ruling; governing; regnant.

Examples :

"Since the king was ill, his regent power was temporarily entrusted to his eldest son, who made decisions on his behalf. "

Comme le roi était malade, son pouvoir régnant fut temporairement confié à son fils aîné, qui prenait des décisions en son nom.

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adjective

Régent, exerçant l'autorité par procuration

Exercising vicarious authority.

Examples :

"Because the queen was ill, her son served as regent, exercising her authority in all matters of state. "

Comme la reine était malade, son fils a servi de régent, exerçant son autorité dans toutes les affaires de l'État.

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