English–French
“captain” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kapitɛn/
Example
Le capitaine de l'équipe a marqué un but.
The team captain scored a goal.
How to say “captain” in French
“Captain” in French is capitaine.
One member stands at the front of a group, with authority to organize it and lead it through a task.
Example sentences with capitaine
Le capitaine adjoint a pris la parole avant le match.
The vice-captain spoke before the match.
Tips for using capitaine
- In sports, capitaine normally means the team captain, while military and naval contexts give it a rank or command sense.