Introduction to the French Word Mairie

The French word mairie, pronounced may-ee, means town/city hall, but it can also be used to refer to a  city council, mayors office, or the city as a political entity. If youre in France, you might use this word to ask for directions in town or to refer to the actions of a local government when youre talking politics with friends. Examples Cest à   cà ´tà © de la mairie. Its next to the town hall .La mairie a dà ©cidà © de fermer le thà ©Ãƒ ¢tre. The city council decided to close the theater.Jaime bien la publicità © de la Mairie de Toulouse. I really like the City of Toulouses ad.   You will also see  mairie  used in conjunction with other related words. For example:   La mairie darrondissement   town hall of an arrondissement Le secretaire de mairie   town clerk