command in French
command in French is ordre, commandement, maîtrise — command means an order given with authority.
command in French
ordre
An order to do something.
commandement
An order to do something.
maîtrise
power of control, direction or disposal; mastery.
commandement
commande
(computing) A directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task.
commander
(ambitransitive) To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.
ordonner
(ambitransitive) To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.
diriger
What does "command" mean?
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noun An order given with authority.
"The pilot waited for the command to begin the descent."
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noun Authority or control over people, resources, or a situation.
"The new manager has command of a large team across three offices."
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noun An instruction given to a computer program.
"Use the delete command to remove the old file from your computer."
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verb To give an order, or to have authority over.
"The queen commanded the guards to open the gates for the visitors."
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command in a sentence
- The pilot waited for the command to begin the descent.
- The soldiers obeyed the general's command without hesitation.
- The new manager has command of a large team across three offices.
- After the storm, the coastguard took command of the rescue effort.
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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 pilot waited for the command to begin the descent." 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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