Arbitre (en. Arbitrator)

/aʁ.bi.tʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A person responsible for enforcing the rules in a match or competition.

The referee blew the whistle to end the match.

L'arbitre a sifflé la fin du match.

A person who rules on a dispute between two parties.

The referee made his decision after hearing arguments from both parties.

L'arbitre a rendu sa décision après avoir entendu les arguments des deux parties.

A person who has the power to settle a conflict.

In some cases, a referee may be appointed to resolve the dispute.

Dans certaines affaires, un arbitre peut être désigné pour résoudre le différend.

From Latin 'arbitrum', which means judgment or decision.

to be the referee of one's own life

Making one's own decisions without being influenced by others.

être arbitre de sa propre vie

to act like a referee

Intervening neutrally in a conflicting situation.

agir comme un arbitre

arbiter of elegance

Someone who determines or influences tastes in fashion or culture.

arbitre des élégances

arbitration

A conflict resolution process involving a referee.

arbitrage

arbitral

Related to arbitration or the role of the referee.

arbitral

Familiar terms to refer to a referee, often used in sports.

He’s a real whistleblower, that referee!

C'est un vrai siffleur, cet arbitre !

Pejorative term for criticizing a referee deemed incompetent.

That referee is a real cheat!

Cet arbitre est un vrai tricheur !