Ordonna (en. Ordered)

/ɔʁ.dɔ.na/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Action of giving an order or instruction.
The general ordered an attack.
Le général ordonna une attaque.
Establish a rule or standard.
The director ordered to follow the procedures.
Le directeur ordonna de respecter les procédures.
Demand something in an authoritative manner.
She ordered her employees to finish the project.
Elle ordonna à ses employés de terminer le projet.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'ordonner', derived from the Latin 'ordinare' which means 'to arrange'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

organize the tasks
Organize and assign responsibilities for each of the tasks.
ordonnancer les tâches
order a meal
Request a dish in a restaurant.
ordonner un repas
be under someone's command
Be under the authority of a person.
être sous l'ordre de quelqu'un

Related Words

order
Request or instruction to do something.
ordre
order
Action of giving an order.
ordonner
ordered
Which follows a certain order or arrangement.
ordonné

Slang Meanings

Command with authority
He ordered his friends to clean up.
Il a ordonné ses copains de faire le ménage.
Impose a decision
She ordered everyone to leave at 6 PM.
Elle a ordonné que tout le monde parte à 18 heures.