Translation
boss, chief, chef
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Word origin
From Old French chief ('head, leader'), from Latin caput ('head'). The same root gave English 'chief' and 'chef'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- caput
- English cognates
- chief, chef, captain
Grammar
Examples
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The boss asked the whole team to stay this evening.
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This starred chef offers extraordinary dishes.
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He became department head after ten years of work.
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The office boss called a meeting this morning.
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My father taught me to prepare this dish like a chef.
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My boss is very kind to the whole team.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 9: chef, jeu, hier and 7 more words.