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    Colonel (en. Colonel)

    /kɔ.lɔ.nɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Military rank located between lieutenant-colonel and general.
    He was promoted to colonel after many years of service.
    Il a été promu colonel après de nombreuses années de service.
    Commander of a regiment or a large unit.
    The colonel gave clear orders to his troops.
    Le colonel a donné des ordres clairs à ses troupes.
    An important leader in a militant hierarchy.
    The colonel played a key role in the strategy of the operation.
    Le colonel a joué un rôle clé dans la stratégie de l'opération.

    Etymology

    From the Italian word 'colonnello', derived from 'colonna' which means column, referring to the leader of a column of soldiers.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    retired colonel
    Officer who has left active service.
    colonel à la retraite
    under the command of the colonel
    Under the authority of a colonel.
    sous le commandement du colonel
    duties of a colonel
    The responsibilities and functions of a colonel.
    devoirs d'un colonel

    Related Words

    lieutenant-colonel
    Military rank below the colonel.
    lieutenant-colonel
    general
    Officer above the colonel.
    général
    regiment
    Military unit commanded by a colonel.
    régiment

    Slang Meanings

    A colonel is a type of charismatic leader.
    He is a true colonel, able to rally everyone around his project.
    C'est un vrai colonel, capable de rallier tout le monde autour de son projet.
    Sometimes used to refer to someone strict in a non-military context.
    He behaves like a colonel, not letting any infractions pass.
    Il se comporte comme un colonel, ne laissant passer aucune infraction.