French Conversation · Level 146
30 words
French word
chargé
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃaʁʒe/
Meaning
- masculine nounperson in charge
Example
Le chargé du projet est absent.
The person in charge of the project is absent.
More examples
Le chargé d'accueil m'a aidé à trouver la salle.
The receptionist helped me find the room.
Core concept
A designated worker holding the practical thread of a task or dossier.
Common phrases
chargé d'accueil
receptionist
chargé de réservation
reservations clerk
chargé d'enfants
childcare worker
Similar words
responsable: A person responsible for overseeing an organization or project and making decisions.
coordinateur: A person who coordinates people or tasks and keeps work running smoothly.
interlocuteur: A person who serves as the direct contact for communication or consultation.
Definition in French
Personne chargée d'une tâche, d'un dossier ou d'une mission, souvent exprimée par la construction « chargé de ... ».
Word origin
French formed chargé from charger by using its past participle as a noun; charger came through Old French chargier from Late Latin carricare.
Usage tips
- The assigned area commonly follows de, as in chargé de mission, chargé du projet, or chargé d'un dossier.