French word

rôle

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁol/

Meaning

  • masculine nounrole

Example

Quel est ton rôle dans cette équipe ?

What is your role on this team?

Illustration for rôle (role)

More examples

Elle joue un rôle important dans l'organisation.

She plays an important role in the organization.

Core concept

A named part in a team, situation, or performance, with duties attached.

Common phrases

  • jouer un rôle

    play a role

  • avoir un rôle

    have a role

  • rôle principal

    main role

Similar words

fonction: The work or purpose an organization or thing is meant to fulfill.
responsabilité: The duty to perform work and answer for its results.
tâche: A defined job or concrete activity to be completed.
poste: An organizational position and the duties assigned to it.

Definition in French

Fonction, tâche ou responsabilité attribuée à une personne, à un poste ou à un élément dans un groupe ou une situation.

Word origin

French rôle developed from Old French rolle, borrowed from Latin rotulus for a small roll, as written rolls recorded parts assigned to people.

Usage tips

  • Jouer un rôle dans quelque chose means to play a part in it, not only to act in a performance.

Other meanings

  • functionnoun
  • partnoun

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