English–French

“lieutenant” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ljøtənɑ̃/

Example

Je parlerai au lieutenant demain.

I will talk to the lieutenant tomorrow.

Illustration for lieutenant (lieutenant)

How to say “lieutenant” in French

“Lieutenant” in French is lieutenant.

An officer holding a superior's delegated place in a military, naval, or police chain of command.

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

Example sentences with lieutenant

Les soldats obéissent au lieutenant.

The soldiers obey the lieutenant.

Tips for using lieutenant

  • The masculine article is le lieutenant, while contemporary French also uses lieutenante for a woman in this role.

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