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    Ordre (en. Order)

    /ɔʁdʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Instruction or command given to someone.
    He received an order from his superior.
    Il a reçu un ordre de son supérieur.
    Arrangement of elements according to a certain principle.
    The order of the books on the shelf is important.
    L'ordre des livres sur l'étagère est important.
    Logical series of things or events.
    It is necessary to follow the order of operations in mathematics.
    Il faut suivre l'ordre des opérations en mathématiques.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'ordo, ordinis', which means 'line, arrangement'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    give the order
    To give a command to someone.
    donner l'ordre
    put in order
    To organize something that is in disorder.
    mettre de l'ordre
    agenda
    List of topics to be addressed during a meeting.
    ordre du jour
    in order
    In an organized or tidy state.
    en ordre
    order and discipline
    Principle of organization and respect for rules.
    ordre et discipline

    Related Words

    prescription
    Regulation or administrative prescription.
    ordonnance
    ordinary
    That is common, usual, or unremarkable.
    ordinaire
    to order
    To put in order, to classify.
    ordonner

    Slang Meanings

    To get oneself organized
    After the chaos, it is time to get organized.
    Après le chaos, il est temps de se mettre en ordre.
    To be on the agenda
    This problem has been on the agenda for too long.
    Ce problème est à l'ordre du jour depuis trop longtemps.