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command in French

command in French is ordre, commandement, maîtrise — command means an order given with authority.

command in French

ordre
noun
An order to do something.
commandement
noun
An order to do something.
maîtrise
noun
power of control, direction or disposal; mastery.
commandement
noun
commande
noun
(computing) A directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task.
commander
verb
(ambitransitive) To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.
ordonner
verb
(ambitransitive) To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.
diriger
verb

What does "command" mean?

  1. noun An order given with authority.
    "The soldiers obeyed the general's command without hesitation."
  2. noun Authority or control over people, resources, or a situation.
    "The captain took command of the ship after the accident."
  3. noun An instruction given to a computer program.
    "Type the command to list all the files in the folder."
  4. verb To give an order, or to have authority over.
    "The colonel commands three battalions."

command in a sentence

  • The soldiers obeyed the general's command without hesitation.
  • She gave the dog a simple command to sit.
  • The captain took command of the ship after the accident.
  • Type the command to list all the files in the folder.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "command" in French?

"command" in French is ordre, commandement, maîtrise. command means: An order given with authority.

How do you use "command" in a sentence?

Example: "The soldiers obeyed the general's command without hesitation." In French, "command" is ordre, commandement, maîtrise.

Are there other ways to say "command" in French?

Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "command": ordre, commandement, maîtrise, commande, commander, ordonner.

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