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    Commandant (en. Commander)

    kɔ.mɑ̃.dɑ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Title given to a senior officer in the army who leads a unit.
    The commander ordered to advance.
    Le commandant a donné l'ordre de progresser.
    Person who leads an operation or an expedition.
    The commander of the expedition made a quick decision.
    Le commandant de l'expédition a pris une décision rapide.
    Responsible for a group or an organization.
    The team commander managed the project effectively.
    Le commandant de l'équipe a géré le projet efficacement.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'commandare', meaning to give an order or to lead.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    chief commander
    Officer of the highest rank in an army.
    commandant en chef
    flight commander
    Person responsible for a ship or an aircraft.
    commandant de bord
    under the orders of the commander
    Under the direction or supervision of the commander.
    sous les ordres du commandant

    Related Words

    command
    Action of commanding or directing.
    commandement
    commandant (female)
    Feminine form of commandant, used to designate a woman holding this position.
    commandante
    order
    Action of giving an instruction or order.
    commande

    Slang Meanings

    Boss
    He acts like the commander, but he doesn't even have a team.
    Il se prend pour le commandant, mais il n'a même pas d'équipe.
    Captain
    They call him the commander of the gang.
    On l'appelle le commandant de la bande.