French Conversation · Level 192
15 words
French word
intendant
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃tɑ̃dɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounmanager
Example
L'intendant du théâtre a organisé les répétitions.
The theater manager organized the rehearsals.
More examples
L'intendant d'un immeuble a organisé la réparation de l'ascenseur.
The building manager arranged for the elevator to be repaired.
Core concept
A behind-the-scenes manager who keeps a place running by coordinating daily operations, supplies, and people.
Similar words
directeur: A director responsible for the overall policy and leadership of an organization or department.
gestionnaire: A manager responsible for handling money, materials, and day-to-day operations.
régisseur: A theater or site manager who oversees stage preparation and technical work.
administrateur: An administrator who manages a facility or organization and handles its paperwork.
Definition in French
Personne responsable de la gestion quotidienne et de l'organisation matérielle d'un lieu, d'une institution ou d'un service.
Word origin
French intendant developed from Latin intendere, meaning to direct or turn toward, through a medieval administrative title.
Usage tips
- The feminine form is intendante, so the article changes from un intendant to une intendante.
Other meanings
- stewardnoun
- superintendentnoun
- bursarnoun