English–French
“commander” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/komɑ̃dɑ̃/
Example
Le commandant a donné l'ordre.
The commander gave the order.
How to say “commander” in French
“Commander” in French is commandant.
A person at the head of a unit or organization, directing people and issuing orders.
Example sentences with commandant
Le commandant a rassuré l'équipage.
The commander reassured the crew.
Tips for using commandant
- In French, the final t is silent, so commandant is pronounced roughly /kɔ.mɑ̃.dɑ̃/, unlike the usual English pronunciation of commandant.