Ambassadeurs (en. Ambassadors)

/ɑ̃.bas.a.dœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A person who represents their country abroad in an embassy.
Ambassadors play a key role in international relations.
Les ambassadeurs jouent un rôle clé dans les relations internationales.
A person who represents an organization or a group.
She is the ambassador for a famous cosmetics brand.
Elle est l'ambassadrice d'une célèbre marque de cosmétiques.

Etymology

The word 'ambassador' comes from the Latin 'ambaxator', which means one who is sent.

Common Phrases and Expressions

goodwill ambassador
A person representing a cause or a non-profit organization.
ambassadeur de bonne volonté
ambassadors of peace
People who work to promote peace and understanding.
ambassadeurs de la paix

Related Words

embassy
Building where the ambassador performs their duties.
ambassade
diplomacy
The art of managing relations between states.
diplomatie
consulate
Government office of a country established in another city to protect the interests of its citizens.
consulat

Slang Meanings

Representative within a social group.
He is the ambassador of our group of friends.
Il est l'ambassadeur de notre bande de potes.
A charming person who knows people.
She is truly an ambassador in the scene, everyone knows her.
Elle est vraiment une ambassadrice dans le milieu, tout le monde la connaît.