captain in French
captain in French is capitaine, capitaine de vaisseau, agir en capitaine — captain means the person in charge of a ship, aircraft, or team.
captain in French
capitaine
capitaine
A commissioned officer in the United States Navy, Coast Guard, NOAA Corps, or PHS Corps of a grade superior to a commander and junior to a rear admiral (lower half). A captain is equal in grade or rank to a United States Army, Marine Corps, or Air Force colonel.
capitaine de vaisseau
A commissioned officer in the United States Navy, Coast Guard, NOAA Corps, or PHS Corps of a grade superior to a commander and junior to a rear admiral (lower half). A captain is equal in grade or rank to a United States Army, Marine Corps, or Air Force colonel.
agir en capitaine
(transitive) To exercise command of a ship, aircraft or sports team.
piloter
(transitive) To exercise command of a ship, aircraft or sports team.
What does "captain" mean?
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noun The person in charge of a ship, aircraft, or team.
"The captain announced that the flight would be delayed by an hour."
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noun A military rank above lieutenant and below major (army) or between commander and commodore (navy).
"He was promoted to captain after five years of service."
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verb To lead or take command of a ship, aircraft, or team.
"He captained the vessel through the storm without incident."
captain in a sentence
- The captain announced that the flight would be delayed by an hour.
- She was named captain of the school hockey team.
- He was promoted to captain after five years of service.
- He captained the vessel through the storm without incident.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "captain" in French?
"captain" in French is capitaine, capitaine de vaisseau, agir en capitaine. captain means: The person in charge of a ship, aircraft, or team.
How do you use "captain" in a sentence?
Example: "The captain announced that the flight would be delayed by an hour." In French, "captain" is capitaine, capitaine de vaisseau, agir en capitaine.
Are there other ways to say "captain" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "captain": capitaine, capitaine de vaisseau, agir en capitaine, piloter.
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