French Conversation · Level 60
75 words
French word
gestionnaire
Pronunciation
IPA/ʒɛstjonɛʁ/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)administrator
Example
Contactez le gestionnaire du site pour obtenir de l'aide.
Contact the site administrator for help.
More examples
Le gestionnaire a mis à jour les accès.
The administrator updated the access permissions.
Core concept
A person who keeps a service, project, or budget running by organizing daily work and adjusting problems.
Common phrases
gestionnaire du site
website administrator
gestionnaire de projet
project manager
Similar words
responsable: A person responsible for a specific role who oversees its operations.
comptable: A person who manages accounting records and keeps financial matters in order.
assistant: A person who supports a supervisor with routine administration and communications.
Definition in French
Personne chargée d'organiser et de contrôler les activités quotidiennes d'un service, d'un projet ou d'un budget.
Word origin
Gestionnaire was formed in French from gestion with the suffix -naire, while gestion comes from Latin gestio, from gerere, meaning to carry out.
Usage tips
- Gestionnaire is used for both men and women, so the articles are un gestionnaire and une gestionnaire.