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    L'ordre (en. The order)

    [l‿ɔʁdʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of what is tidied or organized.
    We need to put this room in order.
    Il faut remettre de l'ordre dans cette pièce.
    Command or directive given by an authority.
    The leader gave the order to leave.
    Le chef a donné l'ordre de partir.
    Series of classifications or hierarchies.
    Animals are classified according to the order in which they evolved.
    Les animaux sont classés selon l'ordre dans lequel ils évoluent.
    Concept in philosophy or science designating a structuring of elements.
    The cosmic order is fundamental in this theory.
    L'ordre cosmique est primordial dans cette théorie.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'ordo', ordinis.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put in order
    To tidy or organize something.
    mettre de l'ordre
    to give the order
    To issue a directive or command.
    donner l'ordre
    in order
    In an organized or tidied state.
    en ordre
    agenda
    Agenda or list of items to be discussed.
    ordre du jour

    Related Words

    of order
    Related to an order or a category.
    d'ordre
    ordinary
    Which is usual or normal.
    ordinaire
    to order
    To arrange in a certain order.
    ordonner
    disorder
    Absence of order, confusion.
    désordre

    Slang Meanings

    In order
    Everything is in order before the party.
    Tout est en ordre avant la fête.
    No order
    It's total disorder here!
    C'est le désordre total ici !