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    Lieutenant (en. Lieutenant)

    ljøtənɑ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Military or police rank.
    The lieutenant led his troops into battle.
    Le lieutenant a dirigé ses troupes au combat.
    A person acting on behalf of someone else.
    He was chosen as the director's lieutenant to oversee the project.
    Il a été choisi comme lieutenant du directeur pour superviser le projet.
    Subordinate officer.
    She is the mayor's lieutenant in the local administration.
    Elle est le lieutenant du maire dans l'administration locale.

    Etymology

    From Middle French 'lieutenant', meaning 'one who holds a place'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a police lieutenant
    A police officer with the rank of lieutenant.
    un lieutenant de police
    lieutenant-colonel
    A military rank between captain and colonel.
    lieutenant-colonel
    to be someone's lieutenant
    To be a representative or deputy of someone.
    être le lieutenant de quelqu'un

    Related Words

    lieutenant-governor
    Representative of the governor in a province.
    lieutenant-gouverneur
    lieutenant-colonel
    Military rank superior to lieutenant, inferior to colonel.
    lieutenant-colonel
    lieutenant-commander
    Rank in certain navies or naval forces.
    lieutenant-commandant

    Slang Meanings

    A lieutenant who does not take initiatives.
    He is a lieutenant who only follows orders without ever thinking.
    C'est un lieutenant qui ne fait que suivre les ordres sans jamais réfléchir.
    A lieutenant appreciated by his subordinates.
    This lieutenant is very respected; everyone loves him.
    Ce lieutenant est très respecté, tout le monde l'adore.