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    Intendant (en. Steward)

    /ɛ̃.tɑ̃.dɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Official responsible for managing a domain or institution.
    The steward of the castle ensures the proper organization of events.
    L'intendant du château veille à la bonne organisation des événements.
    Person designated to administer or supervise public affairs.
    The financial steward presented the budget at the meeting.
    L'intendant des finances a présenté le budget à la réunion.
    Responsible for implementing decisions in a school establishment.
    The college steward takes care of the daily operations.
    L'intendant du collège s'occupe des opérations quotidiennes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'intendantem', present of 'intendere', meaning 'to stretch towards' or 'to direct towards'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    chief steward
    Official with extensive responsibilities, often in public administration.
    intendant général
    financial steward
    Person in charge of managing financial resources.
    intendant des finances
    education steward
    Responsible for the administration of educational institutions.
    intendant de l'éducation

    Related Words

    administration
    Action of managing, organizing, or directing.
    administration
    management
    Technique of directing or managing resources.
    gestion
    supervision
    Action of monitoring and controlling an activity.
    supervision

    Slang Meanings

    To manage informally or unconventionally.
    He has a very cool steward style; all the youngsters love him.
    Il a un style d'intendant très cool, tous les jeunes l'adorent.
    To have control over a situation or group.
    He is the true steward of the place, despite his young age.
    Il est le véritable intendant de la boîte, malgré son jeune âge.