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    Maréchal (en. Marshal)

    /ma.ʁe.ʃal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    High-ranking general officer in certain armies.
    The Marshal of France played a crucial role in the war.
    Le maréchal de France a joué un rôle crucial dans la guerre.
    Honorary title awarded to a war chief.
    Napoleon was named marshal in recognition of his victories.
    Napoléon a été nommé maréchal en reconnaissance de ses victoires.
    Title also used in the past to designate magistrates in certain jurisdictions.
    The quartermaster sergeant was responsible for military discipline.
    Le maréchal des logis était responsable de la discipline militaire.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'mariscalcus', of Germanic origin, designating an officer responsible for horses.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    quartermaster sergeant
    A non-commissioned officer in the gendarmerie.
    maréchal des logis

    Related Words

    partial
    Related to a military or command role.
    partial
    general
    High-ranking military officer.
    général
    commander
    Officer who commands a military unit.
    commandant

    Slang Meanings

    Used to designate someone as a natural leader.
    He is the marshal of the group; everyone follows him.
    Il est le maréchal de la bande, tout le monde le suit.
    In an informal context, refers to someone who leads others into action.
    She is the marshal of this organization; no one dares to contradict her.
    Elle est le maréchal de cette organisation, personne n'ose la contredire.