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    Geôlier (en. Gaoler)

    [ʒe.ɔ.lje]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Guardian of a prison or a penitentiary facility.
    The jailer watched over the inmates all night.
    Le geôlier a veillé toute la nuit sur les détenus.
    Person responsible for security and order in a prison.
    Jails must be trained in conflict management.
    Les geôliers doivent être formés à la gestion des conflits.

    Etymology

    From the old French 'geolier', derived from 'geole' which means 'prison'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in the prison
    in prison
    dans la geôle
    jailer of the law
    guardian or defender of legal rules
    geôlier de la loi

    Related Words

    prison
    prison or place of detention.
    geôle
    prison
    establishment where convicted persons are confined.
    prison
    inmate
    person deprived of freedom and imprisoned.
    détenu

    Slang Meanings

    An informal title for a prison guard.
    Do you really want to become a 'jailer'?
    Tu veux vraiment devenir un 'geôlier' ?
    A reference to a person in a position of authority over others.
    He acts like a jailer at team meetings.
    Il se prend pour un geôlier aux réunions de l'équipe.