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    Coadjuteur (en. Coadjutor)

    /koadʒy.tœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An assistant or deputy who supports a person in a function, often religious.
    The bishop's coadjutor participated in all the celebrations.
    Le coadjuteur de l'évêque a participé à toutes les célébrations.
    In a religious context, a person who is preparing to succeed a superior.
    He was appointed coadjutor to become the bishop next year.
    Il a été nommé coadjuteur pour devenir l'évêque l'année prochaine.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'coadjutor', composed of 'co-' (together) and 'adjutor' (helper).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Coadjutor of a bishop
    A coadjutor refers to a bishop who assists a bishop in charge and has the right to succeed him.
    coadjuteur d'évêque
    To be a coadjutor of
    Means to support or assist someone in a function or role.
    être coadjuteur de

    Related Words

    Deputy
    A person who assists a leader in their tasks.
    adjoint
    Helper
    A person who helps or assists in a job.
    aide
    Substitute
    A person who temporarily replaces someone else.
    substitut

    Slang Meanings

    Coadju
    He is really a 'coadju' when it comes to helping me at work.
    Il est vraiment un 'coadju' quand il s'agit de m'aider au travail.