Officielle (en. Official)
/of.is.jɛl/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Having a public or formal character.
The announcement was made during an official conference.
L'annonce a été faite lors d'une conférence officielle.
Certified by a competent authority.
This document is an official certificate.
Ce document est un certificat officiel.
Recognized by institutions or the State.
He needs an official visa to enter the country.
Il a besoin d'un visa officiel pour entrer dans le pays.
Etymology
From Latin 'officialis', meaning 'related to an officiant'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
official report
A document that is recognized by the authorities.
rapport officiel
official language
Language that is recognized by the State for official matters.
langue officielle
official status
Legal status recognized by law.
statut officiel
Related Words
official
Belonging to an official position.
officiel
officiant
A person who performs an official role during an event.
officiant
Slang Meanings
In a formal setting, meaning authentic.
It's not just a movement, it's official.
Ce n'est pas juste un mouvement, c'est officiel.
Refers to something recognized and accepted.
It's official, we won the tournament!
C'est officiel, nous avons gagné le tournoi !