Officier (en. Officer)

/ɔ.fi.sje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Member of a military hierarchy or public administration.

The officer gave clear orders to his troops.

L'officier a donné des ordres clairs à ses troupes.

Person responsible for official functions in an establishment.

The civil registry officer recorded the marriage.

L'officier d'état civil a enregistré le mariage.

In certain organizations, it designates a person of a certain rank.

She was promoted to the rank of officer in the police.

Elle a été promue au grade d'officier dans la police.

From Latin 'officialis', which means 'related to an official'.

police officer

Public security agent with the power to arrest and investigate.

officier de police

senior officer

An officer with a high rank in the army.

officier supérieur

registry officer

Official in charge of civil status documents.

officier du registre

civil servant

Person holding a position in public administration.

fonctionnaire

commander

Officer in charge of a military unit.

commandant

military

Person serving in the armed forces.

militaire

Breezer

He acts like a breezer when he commands the squad.

Il agit comme un breezer quand il commande l'escouade.

Chief

This operations chief is a true officer.

Ce chef des opérations est un véritable officier.