This is the 6969th most frequent French word.
mairie
Town hall.
In this sentence, 'mairie' refers to the physical location or building where municipal services are provided.
Je suis allé à la mairie pour demander un acte de naissance.
I went to the town hall to request a birth certificate.
Here, 'mairie' represents the administrative entity or government responsible for the municipality's organization.
La mairie a organisé une fête pour célébrer le nouvel an.
The town hall organized a party to celebrate the New Year.
In this context, 'mairie' is used to indicate geographical proximity to a notable landmark.