D'officiers (en. Officers)

/d‿ofisje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Relates to military officers.
Officers play an essential role in military strategy.
Les d'officiers ont un rôle essentiel dans la stratégie militaire.
Indicates an official function or position.
Government officers meet regularly.
Les d'officiers du gouvernement se réunissent régulièrement.
Refers to documents issued by officers.
The decisions of the officers must be respected.
Les décisions des d'officiers doivent être respectées.

Etymology

Coming from the French "officier," which designates someone in an official position.

Common Phrases and Expressions

officers and agents
Refers to all those who hold official positions.
d'officiers et d'agents
the orders of the officers
Indicates instructions given by persons in positions of authority.
les ordres des d'officiers

Related Words

officer
A person who holds a rank or position in an army or organization.
officier
public servant
A person employed by the state or a public agency.
fonctionnaire

Slang Meanings

Someone who uses their status informally.
This guy acts like an officer, but that's not really the case.
Ce type se comporte comme un d'officiers, mais ce n'est pas vraiment le cas.
To use professional connections to gain favors.
He called on his officer friends to resolve the issue.
Il a fait appel à ses amis d'officiers pour résoudre le problème.