English–French
“steward” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/seneʃal/
Example
Le sénéchal supervise le personnel de la maison.
The steward oversees the staff of the household.
How to say “steward” in French
“Steward” in French is sénéchal.
A central steward directing people and daily affairs across a large estate.
Example sentences with sénéchal
Pendant la visite du château, le guide a parlé du rôle du sénéchal.
During the castle tour, the guide talked about the role of the seneschal.
Tips for using sénéchal
- Sénéchal is mainly historical or literary in modern French, rather than a usual term for a contemporary household manager.