French word

officiel

Pronunciation

IPA/ofisjɛl/

Meaning

  • adjectiveofficial

Example

C'est officiel.

It's official.

Illustration for officiel (official)

More examples

Le site officiel publie les horaires.

The official website publishes the timetables.

Core concept

A decision, document, or statement carries an authority's formal seal of approval.

Common phrases

  • déclaration officielle

    official statement

  • annonce officielle

    official announcement

  • site officiel

    official website

Similar words

autorisé: Permitted by a person or organization with the relevant authority.
formel: Conducted properly according to established forms, rules, or procedures.
officieux: Shared privately without going through the official process.
public: Available for use or viewing by the general public.

Definition in French

Reconnu ou émis par une autorité compétente, qualifiant une décision, un document ou une déclaration qui a un caractère formel et validé.

Word origin

French officiel comes through Old French from Latin officialis, 'belonging to duty or office', from officium, 'service or duty'.

Usage tips

  • The adjective agrees in gender and number: officiel, officielle, officiels, and officielles.

Other meanings

  • formaladjective

Opposites

  • officieuxunofficialadjective
  • informelinformaladjective

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