Ambassadeur (en. Ambassador)

/ɑ̃.bas.a.dœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An ambassador is an official representative of one country to another.
The ambassador of France met with the president to discuss bilateral relations.
L'ambassadeur de France a rencontré le président pour discuter des relations bilatérales.
A person who represents an organization or a cause.
She was chosen as a UNICEF ambassador to raise awareness of children's rights.
Elle a été choisie comme ambassadeur de l'UNICEF pour sensibiliser aux droits des enfants.

Etymology

From the Latin 'ambassador', derived from the verb 'ambasci', which means to send.

Common Phrases and Expressions

goodwill ambassador
A person who promotes a cause without being an official representative.
ambassadeur de bonne volonté
cultural ambassador
An individual who represents the culture of a country abroad.
ambassadeur culturel

Related Words

ambassadress
Feminine form of ambassador, representing a woman.
ambassadrice
embassy
Official office of an ambassador.
ambassade

Slang Meanings

Party ambassador
He is known as the party ambassador in our group.
Il est connu comme l'ambassadeur de la fête dans notre groupe.
Style ambassador
She considers herself the style ambassador in the whole city.
Elle se considère comme l'ambassadeur du style dans toute la ville.