This is the 5105th most frequent French word.
échevin
A municipal magistrate or alderman in certain French-speaking regions.
The word "échevin" refers to a municipal elected official, commonly known as alderman, indicating their role in local governance.
L'échevin a présenté un nouveau plan pour améliorer la ville.
The alderman presented a new plan to improve the city.
Here, "échevins" is used in its plural form, signifying multiple officials working together within their governance capacity.
Les échevins ont organisé une réunion pour discuter des problèmes du quartier.
The aldermen organized a meeting to discuss neighborhood issues.
In this instance, "échevin" emphasizes the individual's responsibilities and decision-making role within the administrative functions of the municipality.