presidency

mandat présidentiel, présidence

Période pendant laquelle une personne exerce la fonction de président.

En anglais simple : The period during which someone serves as president.

• His presidency lasted four years.
• The crisis began during her presidency.
• Several important laws were passed near the end of his presidency.

Comment l'utiliser : the presidency of someone (The economy grew during the presidency of her predecessor.)

Synonymes : presidential term, term in office

Expressions courantes : during the presidency, first presidency, presidency of someone

présidence

Ensemble des bureaux, du personnel et des activités gouvernementales placés directement sous l’autorité du président.

En anglais simple : The offices, staff, and government work directly controlled by a president.

• The presidency issued a statement.
• Officials in the presidency prepared the new policy.
• Parliament challenged the powers of the presidency.

Synonymes : presidential administration, presidential office

Expressions courantes : office of the presidency, powers of the presidency, presidency staff