pretoria

• Nom propre désignant une ville de la région du Transvaal en Afrique du Sud, qui est le siège administratif du pouvoir exécutif du pays.

A proper noun referring to a city in the Transvaal region of South Africa, which serves as the administrative seat of the country's executive branch of government.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Capital cityB1formal

   One of the three capital cities of South Africa, serving as the administrative and executive capital, located in the Gauteng province.

   Pretoria (capitale administrative)

   • Pretoria is known for its jacaranda trees that bloom in spring.
   • The Union Buildings in Pretoria house the offices of the South African president.
   • Many government departments are located in Pretoria.

• Nom masculin désignant la tente du commandant dans un camp militaire romain, servant de quartier général, ainsi que, par extension, le lieu où siège le gouverneur ou le tribunal dans une province romaine.

A noun referring to the tent of an ancient Roman general, serving as the commander's headquarters within a military camp.

1. General's tentC2formal

   The tent of a Roman general or commander in the field, used as a headquarters.

   Tente du général

   • The general gave orders from his pretorium.
   • Soldiers gathered around the pretorium for the briefing.
   • The pretorium was set up at the center of the camp.

2. Governor's residenceC2formal

   The official residence or palace of a Roman governor or high-ranking official.

   Résidence du gouverneur romain

   • The governor held court in the pretorium.
   • The pretorium in Jerusalem was a grand building.
   • Pilate's judgment was delivered from the pretorium.