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    Commandeur (en. Commander)

    /kɔ.mɑ̃.dœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Honorific title in certain chivalric orders.
    The commander of the order was elevated to the rank of grand master.
    Le commandeur de l'ordre a été élevé au rang de grand maître.
    A person who commands a team or group.
    As a commander, he must motivate his troops.
    En tant que commandeur, il doit motiver ses troupes.
    Chief on board a ship or organization.
    The commander was responsible for the entire navigation of the boat.
    Le commandeur était responsable de toute la navigation du bateau.

    Etymology

    The word 'commandeur' derives from the verb 'commander', which means to lead or give orders.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    commander of the order
    Title given to an important member of a chivalric order.
    commandeur de l'ordre
    to act as a commander
    To act in an authoritative or directive manner.
    agir en commandeur

    Related Words

    to command
    To give orders or direct an action.
    commander
    order
    Instruction given to accomplish a task.
    ordre

    Slang Meanings

    A guy who thinks he is the boss.
    Look at him, he's behaving like a real commander in this meeting.
    Regarde-le, il se comporte comme un véritable commandeur dans cette réunion.
    A person who imposes their decisions without listening to others.
    He's a commander, he never leaves room for suggestions.
    C'est un commandeur, il ne laisse jamais de place aux suggestions.