D'ordre (en. Of order)

/d‿ɔʁdʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Related to classification or organization
Order measures must be implemented immediately.
Les mesures d'ordre doivent être appliquées immédiatement.
Complying with a norm or regulation
This document must have legal standing.
Ce document doit être d'ordre légal.
Expressing authority or an instruction
He received a formal order from a higher authority.
Il a reçu un ordre formel d'ordre supérieur.

Etymology

From the French 'ordre' derived from the Latin 'ordo', meaning rank, arrangement.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Agenda
The plan of discussions for a meeting.
ordre du jour
To put things in order
To organize something that is chaotic.
mettre de l'ordre
To give an order
To issue an instruction to someone.
donner un ordre
To be in order
To comply with a rule or standard.
être d'ordre
Order and discipline
Principle of organization and respect for rules.
ordre et discipline

Related Words

Order
Ideal disposition or hierarchy.
ordre
Disorder
Absence of order or structure.
désordre
Ordered
Who is tidy or organized.
ordonné
To arrange
To implement or enforce an order.
dérer
Regulation
Rule or decision established by an authority.
ordonnance

Slang Meanings

Military order
He received a military order to secure the area.
Il a reçu un ordre militaire pour sécuriser la zone.
Psychological order
His thoughts are finally in order, he can focus.
Ses pensées sont enfin d'ordre, il peut se concentrer.