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    Commandait (en. Commanded)

    /kɔmɑ̃dɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To indicate a directive, an instruction to follow.
    He commanded the troops firmly.
    Il commandait les troupes avec fermeté.
    To demand something in an authoritative manner.
    She commanded the respect of all team members.
    Elle commandait le respect de tous les membres de l'équipe.
    To depend on an authority or a power.
    This situation called for an immediate change.
    Cette situation commandait un changement immédiat.
    To be at the head of a group or an organization.
    He commanded the fleet bravely.
    Il commandait la flotte avec bravoure.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'commander', derived from the Latin 'commandare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    commanded like a boss
    To act with authority and confidence.
    commandait comme un chef
    gave orders
    Gave specific instructions.
    commandait des ordres
    did not command arbitrarily
    Did not give unnecessary orders.
    ne commandait pas à tort et à travers

    Related Words

    to command
    To give orders or instructions.
    commander
    command
    The action of commanding, the leaders of a group.
    commandement
    commanding entity
    One who gives orders or who supports a project.
    commanditaire

    Slang Meanings

    To make demands
    He pushed the staff to work faster.
    Il a boussé le personnel pour qu'ils travaillent plus vite.
    To manage as one pleases
    She managed the team as she pleased, without really listening to others.
    Elle gérait l'équipe à sa guise, sans vraiment écouter les autres.