département

[ dey-par-tuh-mahn ]

noun

, French.

, plural dé·par·te·ments [dey-p, a, r, -t, uh, -, mahn].

1. department ( def 7 ).

département

/ departəmɑ̃ /

noun

1. (in France) a major subdivision or branch of the administration of the government

Word History and Origins

Origin of département¹

C18: from départir to divide; see depart

Example Sentences

Although La Muse du Departement is an important work, it cannot be spoken of in quite unhesitating terms.

From Project Gutenberg

Well a representative of this Departement of State called upon me two days running, when I was out.

From Project Gutenberg

The departement de la Somme has the reputation of being a little aristocratic.

From Project Gutenberg

The departement de la Somme has the reputation of being a little ariſtocratic.

From Project Gutenberg

The name of these wells is taken from Artois, a province in the Departement du pays de Calais, where their use was revived.

From Project Gutenberg