Sénécal (en. Senecal)

/sen.e.kal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Pertaining to a Seneschal, an ancient officer responsible for administering justice or managing an estate.

The senecal was responsible for the judicial affairs of the region.

Le sénécal était responsable des affaires judiciaires de la région.

Evokes a style or decoration inspired by the traditions of Seneschal.

This hotel features a senecal decor with medieval elements.

Cet hôtel affiche un décor sénécal avec des éléments médiévaux.

From the Latin 'senex' which means old, and 'cal' which refers to an official.

chief senecal

Expression to designate the main responsible person or leader in a field.

sénécal en chef

in a senecal manner

Related to a specific style or method that imitates senecal traditions.

à la manière sénécale

seneschal

Former feudal officer in charge of the administration of an estate.

sénéchal

master of the house

Person who manages a house or institution.

maître de maison

officer

Person holding an official position in administration.

officier

False air of authority

He thinks he is the senecal with his manners.

Il se prend pour le sénécal avec ses manières.

Person who thinks they are superior

She has a senecal behavior, as if she commands everyone.

Elle a un comportement sénécal, comme si elle dirigeait tout le monde.