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    Moniteur (en. Monitor)

    /mɔ.ni.tœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Teacher or trainer in charge of a group.
    The sports instructor prepared a training program.
    Le moniteur de sport a préparé un programme d'entraînement.
    Device that displays visual information.
    The computer monitor was defective.
    Le moniteur de l'ordinateur était défectueux.
    Person responsible for safety in a swimming area.
    The lifeguard monitors the swimmers.
    Le moniteur de baignade surveille les nageurs.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'monitor', which means 'one who warns' or 'one who teaches'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ski instructor
    A person who teaches skiing.
    moniteur de ski
    diving instructor
    A person who supervises scuba diving activities.
    moniteur de plongée
    driving school instructor
    A person who teaches driving.
    moniteur d'auto-école

    Related Words

    training
    Process of teaching or learning.
    formation
    supervision
    Action of supervising and guiding a group.
    encadrement
    education
    Action of training and conveying knowledge.
    éducation

    Slang Meanings

    In youth slang, refers to someone who gives advice.
    He is a monitor, he knows how to handle delicate situations.
    Il est moniteur, il sait comment gérer les situations délicates.
    Used to talk about a friend who knows a lot of things.
    He is the monitor of our group, he knows all the good tips.
    C'est le moniteur de notre groupe, il connaît tous les bons plans.