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figurehead

UK
/ˈfɪɡəhɛd/
US
/ˈfɪɡərhɛd/

Translations

figureheadadjective
UK
/ˈfɪɡəˌhɛd/
US
/ˈfɪɡjɚˌhɛd/
Used attributively to denote someone or something holding a nominal or purely symbolic role.
de façadeSe dit d’une fonction ou d’une autorité purement symbolique.
He served in a figurehead capacity while others managed the day-to-day operations.
Il occupait un poste de façade pendant que d’autres géraient les opérations quotidiennes.
Additional translations
nominalPlus littéraire ou administratif.
Synonyms
nominal
titular
ceremonial
symbolic
token
formal
decorative
ostensible
in-name-only
paper
figureheadnoun
figureheads
pl
UK
/ˈfɪɡəhɛd/
US
/ˈfɪɡərhɛd/
figure de proueAu sens maritime.
The ancient ship had a beautifully crafted figurehead of a mermaid at its bow.
Le vieux navire avait à sa proue une figure de proue magnifiquement sculptée en forme de sirène.
Additional translations
marionnetteAu sens figuré, quand la personne est contrôlée par d’autres.
figure de pailleAu sens figuré, pour une personne qui n’a qu’un rôle nominal et aucun pouvoir réel.
Synonyms
front
puppet
placeholder
token
symbol

Definitions

figureheadadjective
Holding only a nominal or symbolic position of authority without actual power.
He served in a figurehead capacity while others managed the day-to-day operations.
figureheadnoun
A carved wooden decoration, often depicting a person or mythical creature, located at the prow of a ship.
The ancient ship had a beautifully crafted figurehead of a mermaid at its bow.
A person who holds a position of leadership or authority in name only, without real power or influence.
The president was merely a figurehead, with the real decisions being made by the board of directors.
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