English–French
“command” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/komɑ̃dəmɑ̃/
Example
Le capitaine a pris le commandement de l'équipe.
The captain took command of the team.
How to say “command” in French
“Command” in French is commandement.
A leader stands at the head of a team, making decisions and coordinating its movement.
Example sentences with commandement
Il est au commandement de l'équipe projet depuis deux ans.
He has been in command of the project team for two years.
Tips for using commandement
- French commander can refer either to directing people or ordering goods, while commande refers to a purchase or order, so context distinguishes the two uses.