le
masculine
/ka.pi.tɛn/
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Translation
captain
Word origin
From Late Latin capitaneus ('chief'), from caput ('head'). The same root gave English 'captain' and 'chieftain'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- capitaneus
- English cognates
- captain, chieftain, capital
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Examples
guide l' .
The captain guided the team to victory.
l' 'evacuer navire.
The captain gave the order to evacuate the ship.
.
Our captain played a big role in the victory.
.
The boat's captain knows these waters perfectly.
l' joueurs.
The captain of the team talks with the players.
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