Sahib (en. Sahib)

/sa.ib/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A respected man or a master in a colonial context.

The sahib was welcomed with honor by all the villagers.

Le sahib était accueilli avec honneur par tous les villageois.

Term used by servants to address their masters.

The servant called his master 'sahib' whenever he needed his attention.

Le serviteur appela son maître 'sahib' chaque fois qu'il avait besoin de son attention.

Used to designate a man in general with respect.

We invited the sahib to our annual party.

Nous avons invité le sahib à notre fête annuelle.

Of Arabic origin, 'sahib' means 'companion' or 'friend', and was adopted in the colonial context.

sahib of India

A term that refers to an influential or wealthy man in India.

sahib de l'Inde

British sahib

Used to designate a British man in India during the colonial period.

sahib britannique

sahiba

Feminine counterpart of sahib, often used to refer to a respected woman.

sahiba

babu

A term that designates a clerk or office worker, often used in India.

babu

A man of authority or power.

In the neighborhood, he was known as the sahib who made all the decisions.

Dans le quartier, il était connu comme le sahib qui prenait toutes les décisions.

A man with a certain social status.

They called him sahib because he was the owner of the factory.

Ils l'ont appelé sahib parce qu'il était le propriétaire de l'usine.