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    L'intendant (en. The steward)

    /lɛ̃tɑ̃dɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who takes care of the affairs of an institution or estate.
    The steward of the castle organizes the events.
    L'intendant du château organise les événements.
    An agent of authority who oversees the proper functioning of their assignments.
    The steward ensured that the allocated budget was followed.
    L'intendant a veillé à respecter le budget alloué.
    Administrator in certain institutions, such as schools or hospitals.
    The school steward implemented new rules.
    L'intendant de l'école a mis en place de nouvelles règles.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'intendens', present participle of 'intendere', meaning 'to stretch toward, to direct'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the school steward
    The person responsible for the administration of a school.
    l'intendant de l'école
    the financial steward
    The person responsible for financial management.
    l'intendant des finances
    general steward
    A term designating a steward with extensive responsibilities.
    intendant général

    Related Words

    stewardship
    Management and administration of an entity.
    intendance
    regional steward
    Administrator of a region.
    intendant régional

    Slang Meanings

    Nickname for a very organized person
    He's the steward of the group, he organizes everything.
    C'est l'intendant du groupe, il organise tout.
    Figuratively to designate someone who takes care of details
    She's the true steward when it comes to the party.
    Elle est le vrai intendant quand il s'agit de la fête.