la préfecture (de la ville) : the (city) prefecture, the administrative center of a city 
            
            
un préfet : a prefect, an administrative officer 
            
            
Now that you know how to translate 'Préfecture' in English, why not go further and test our online French course for free?
What our users say:
Test your French with Frantastique today and get a free level assessment.
    Absolutely free - no strings attached.

