Dictionary · French

officier

noun

Senses

  1. 1.

    officer

    a person holding a position of authority or command in the armed forces, typically above the rank of non-commissioned officer

  2. 2.

    official

    a person holding a public office or administrative position

  3. 3.

    officer (ceremonial)

    a person appointed to perform a specific official function or duty

Examples

  • "Le général a promu cet officier au rang de colonel."

    The general promoted this officer to the rank of colonel.

  • "Un officier de justice a signifié l'assignation à comparaître."

    A court officer served the summons to appear.

  • "L'officier de police a ouvert une enquête."

    The police officer opened an investigation.

Usage

Masculine noun. Common in military contexts (officier de l'armée) and administrative/legal contexts (officier de justice, officier d'état civil). Do not confuse with the verb "officier" (to officiate), which exists but is less common.