Bedeau (en. Beadle)

/bə.do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Official in charge of security and public order.

The beadle was called to manage the crowd during the event.

Le bedeau a été appelé pour gérer la foule lors de l'événement.

Person responsible for the maintenance of a place of worship.

The beadle ensures that everything is in order for the ceremony.

Le bedeau veille à ce que tout soit en ordre pour la cérémonie.

Set of public duties related to surveillance.

In this municipality, the beadle has extended powers.

Dans cette commune, le bedeau a des pouvoirs étendus.

The word 'beadle' comes from Old French, derived from the Latin 'bedeu', meaning 'official'.

town beadle

Representative of municipal authority.

bedeau de la ville

to act like a beadle

To ensure safety or order in a given context.

faire le bedeau

retired beadle

Former guard or official who has ceased their activity.

bedeau à la retraite

police

Public security force.

police

guard

Person who ensures the safety of a place.

garde

official

Individual in a public service position.

fonctionnaire

A pretentious person who understands nothing about street affairs.

That pretentious person is a real beadle, always giving orders.

Ce bobo, c'est un vrai bedeau, toujours en train de donner des ordres.

An annoying type who moralizes.

Stop acting like a beadle, we’re not at school here.

Arrête de faire le bedeau, on n'est pas à l'école ici.