French word

ambassadeur

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃basadœʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounambassador

Example

Avant, il était ambassadeur de son pays.

Before that, he was his country's ambassador.

Illustration for ambassadeur (ambassador)

More examples

Il intervient souvent comme ancien ambassadeur.

He often appears as a former ambassador.

Core concept

A country's official voice carrying its government's position into another state.

Common phrases

  • ancien ambassadeur

    former ambassador

Similar words

ambassade: A government mission abroad responsible for diplomatic and consular affairs.
diplomate: A government employee who conducts foreign relations and negotiates with other countries.
consul: A public official who supports nationals abroad with consular services and paperwork.

Definition in French

Représentant officiel accrédité par son gouvernement auprès d'un autre État, chargé des relations diplomatiques.

Word origin

Ambassadeur is formed in French from ambassade, a word for a diplomatic mission, and -eur, a suffix used for an agent or role-holder.

Usage tips

  • In un ambassadeur de France en Allemagne, de marks the represented country and en marks the country of posting.

Related words

  • ambassadricewoman ambassadornoun

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