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    Commodore (en. Commodore)

    /kɔ.my.dɔʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A military rank in the navy, superior to a captain.
    The commodore took command of the flotilla.
    Le commodore a pris le commandement de la flottille.
    An honorary title awarded to certain senior officers.
    As commodore, he participated in numerous diplomatic missions.
    En tant que commodore, il a participé à de nombreuses missions diplomatiques.
    The commander of a yacht club.
    She was elected commodore of the yacht club this year.
    Elle a été élue commodore du club nautique cette année.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish word 'comodoro,' which means 'of a commodore.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be like a commodore
    to be in a position of leadership or authority in a given context.
    être comme un commodore
    the commodore of the navy
    a senior officer responsible for several naval missions.
    le commodore de la marine

    Related Words

    captain
    A naval officer responsible for a ship.
    capitaine
    flotilla
    A small group of ships or boats under one command.
    flottille
    yacht club
    An organization of pleasure boaters and sailors.
    yacht club

    Slang Meanings

    A person perceived as having an authoritative attitude.
    He thinks he’s a commodore, but he doesn’t even know how to steer a boat.
    Il se prend pour un commodore, mais il ne sait même pas barrer un bateau.
    Someone who is very proud of their status.
    She acts as if she were the commodore of the neighborhood.
    Elle agit comme si elle était la commodore du quartier.