English–French

“police sergeant” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/sɛʁʒɑ̃/

Example

Le sergent du commissariat a pris ma plainte.

The police sergeant at the station took my complaint.

Illustration for sergent (police sergeant)

How to say “police sergeant” in French

“Police sergeant” in French is sergent.

A noncommissioned officer stands between senior command and a team on the ground, organizing its work and enforcing instructions.

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

Example sentences with sergent

Le sergent de police a pris la déposition du témoin.

The police sergeant took the witness's statement.

Tips for using sergent

  • The final t in sergent is silent, while g before e has the sound of the s in 'measure': approximately [sɛʁ.ʒɑ̃].

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