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    Lieutenants (en. Lieutenants)

    /ljø.tə.nɑ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Intermediate rank military officer.
    The lieutenant received orders from his superior.
    Le lieutenant a reçu des ordres de son supérieur.
    Someone who assists a superior in their duties.
    He is the lieutenant of the director in this company.
    Il est le lieutenant du directeur dans cette entreprise.
    One of the squad leaders or military units.
    Lieutenants are responsible for training new recruits.
    Les lieutenants sont responsables de la formation des nouvelles recrues.

    Etymology

    Derived from Old French, combining 'Lieu' (place) and 'tenant' (holding), meaning one who holds the place.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    police lieutenant
    Police officer of a rank higher than sergeant.
    lieutenant de police
    ship's lieutenant
    Senior officer in the navy.
    lieutenant de vaisseau
    lieutenant-colonel
    Military rank between colonel and commander.
    lieutenant-colonel

    Related Words

    captain
    Senior officer who commands a military unit.
    capitaine
    commander
    High-ranking officer responsible for a unit or operation.
    commandant
    sergeant
    Subordinate officer often tasked with supervising soldiers.
    sergent

    Slang Meanings

    Shortcut to refer to someone who helps a superior.
    He is the lieutenant of my project, he always helps me.
    Il est le lieutenant de mon projet, il m'aide toujours.
    Used to describe a devoted assistant.
    He's my lieutenant, he's always there when I need.
    C'est mon lieutenant, il est toujours là quand j'ai besoin.