D'officier (en. Officer)

/d‿ofisje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Qualifies a person holding an official position.
He is a senior officer in the army.
Il est d'officier supérieur dans l'armée.
Refers to an official act or a duly signed document.
The officer mandate was issued by the court.
Le mandat d'officier a été émis par la cour.

Etymology

From the French 'officier', deriving from Latin 'officium'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

police officer
Related to police functions.
d'officier de police
official document
Official document issued by an authority.
acte d'officier

Related Words

officer
A person who holds a position of authority in an organization.
officier
civil servant
Employee of a public service.
fonctionnaire

Slang Meanings

An authoritarian superior.
This boss is really an officer, we can't do anything without his approval.
Ce chef est vraiment d'officier, on ne peut rien faire sans son approbation.