English–French

“boss” in French

French

Alsopatron · supérieur

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃɛf/

Example

Mon chef est en réunion.

My boss is in a meeting.

Illustration for chef (boss)

How to say “boss” in French

“Boss” in French is chef.

The central leader who stands above a team or runs the kitchen's work.

Full entry for chef: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with chef

Mon chef m'a demandé de finir le rapport.

My supervisor asked me to finish the report.

Tips for using chef

  • The construction chef de service identifies a department head, whereas chef alone takes its meaning from the surrounding context.

Other French words for “boss”

Mon patron est très strict.

My boss is very strict.

Mon supérieur m'a donné des conseils.

My boss gave me some advice.

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