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captain

UK
/ˈkæptɪn/
US
/ˈkæptɪn/

Translations

captainnoun
captains
pl
UK
/ˈkæptɪn/
US
/ˈkæptɪn/
capitaineSe dit d’une personne à la tête d’un groupe ou investie d’une autorité particulière.
As captain of the debate team, she organized all the practice sessions.
En tant que capitaine de l’équipe de débat, elle a organisé toutes les séances d’entraînement.
capitaineSe dit du grade militaire de capitaine.
He was promoted to the rank of captain after years of dedicated service.
Il a été promu au grade de capitaine après des années de service dévoué.
capitaineSe dit du commandant d’un navire ou d’un avion.
The captain navigated the ship through the stormy seas.
Le capitaine a guidé le navire à travers les mers agitées.
capitaineSe dit du chef d’une équipe, notamment en sport.
The captain of the soccer team gave an inspiring speech before the match.
Le capitaine de l’équipe de football a prononcé un discours inspirant avant le match.
Synonyms
leader
chief
commander
skipper
head
director
foreman
pilot
manager
officer
captainverb
captained
Past Simple
captained
Past Participle
captaining
Gerund
UK
/ˈkæp.tɪn/
US
/ˈkæp.tən/
dirigerVerbe général pour indiquer qu’on est à la tête d’un groupe.
She was chosen to captain the basketball team for the upcoming season.
Elle a été choisie pour diriger l’équipe de basket pour la saison à venir.
Additional translations
capitainerUsage rare, notamment dans le registre sportif.
Synonyms
oversee
supervise
direct
pilot
skipper
lead
command

Definitions

captainnoun
The person in command of a ship or aircraft.
The captain navigated the ship through the stormy seas.
The leader of a team, especially in sports.
The captain of the soccer team gave an inspiring speech before the match.
An officer of high rank in the army, navy, or air force.
He was promoted to the rank of captain after years of dedicated service.
A person who is at the head of or in authority over others; a chief.
As captain of the debate team, she organized all the practice sessions.
captainverb
To act as the leader or commander of a team, ship, or other group.
She was chosen to captain the basketball team for the upcoming season.
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