prefecture

• Substantif désignant une circonscription ou une division administrative dirigée par un préfet, comme dans des pays tels que la France, le Japon ou l'Empire romain, ainsi que la fonction ou la charge de préfet elle-même.

A noun referring to a district or administrative division governed by a prefect, as found in countries such as France, Japan, or the Roman Empire, or the office or position of a prefect itself.

1. Administrative districtB2formal

   A geographical area or region governed by a prefect, commonly used in countries like France, Japan, and the Roman Empire.

   Circonscription administrative dirigée par un préfet

   • Kyoto is a famous prefecture in Japan.
   • The Roman Empire was divided into several prefectures.
   • The prefecture of Gironde is located in southwestern France.

   Synonymesdistrictprovinceregion

2. Office of a prefectC1formal

   The official position, role, or office held by a prefect.

   Préfecture (fonction et charge)

   • He was appointed to the prefecture after years of service.
   • The prefecture carries significant administrative responsibilities.
   • She assumed the prefecture with great dedication.