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authoritative in French

authoritative in French is autoritaire, autorisé, officiel — authoritative means recognised as reliable, accurate, and worth trusting because of its expertise.

authoritative in French

autoritaire
adj
Arising or originating from a figure of authority.
autorisé
adj
Arising or originating from a figure of authority.
officiel
adj
Arising or originating from a figure of authority.
autorisé
adj
Highly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority.
autoritaire
adj
Highly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority.
majeur
adj
Highly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority.
magistériel
adj
Having a commanding style.

What does "authoritative" mean?

  1. adj Recognised as reliable, accurate, and worth trusting because of its expertise.
    "This textbook is considered the authoritative guide to the subject."
  2. adj Having a commanding, confident manner that inspires obedience or trust.
    "Woke is here to undermine Star Trek and Starfleet, so, in this conflict, Holly Hunter’s character manifests feminine traits instead of authoritative ones: she’s emotional, uncertain and vulnerable."
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authoritative in a sentence

  • This textbook is considered the authoritative guide to the subject.
  • Woke is here to undermine Star Trek and Starfleet, so, in this conflict, Holly Hunter’s character manifests feminine traits instead of authoritative ones: she’s emotional, uncertain and vulnerable.
  • He instructed us in that booming, authoritative voice of his.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "authoritative" in French?
"authoritative" in French is autoritaire, autorisé, officiel. authoritative means: Recognised as reliable, accurate, and worth trusting because of its expertise.
How do you use "authoritative" in a sentence?
Example: "This textbook is considered the authoritative guide to the subject." In French, "authoritative" is autoritaire, autorisé, officiel.
Are there other ways to say "authoritative" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "authoritative": autoritaire, autorisé, officiel, majeur, magistériel.
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