lieutenant in French
lieutenant in French is lieutenant, lieutenante — lieutenant means a junior commissioned officer rank in the army, air force, or marines, ranking below captain.
lieutenant in French
lieutenant
A military grade that is junior to the grade the adjective modifies: lieutenant colonel, lieutenant general, lieutenant commander.
lieutenant
lieutenante
What does "lieutenant" mean?
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noun A junior commissioned officer rank in the army, air force, or marines, ranking below captain.
"The lieutenant led the platoon on its first patrol."
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noun A trusted deputy who carries out the plans of a more senior leader.
"The crime boss sent one of his lieutenants to handle the deal."
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lieutenant in a sentence
- The lieutenant led the platoon on its first patrol.
- He was promoted from second lieutenant to first lieutenant.
- The crime boss sent one of his lieutenants to handle the deal.
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What is "lieutenant" in French?
"lieutenant" in French is lieutenant, lieutenante. lieutenant means: A junior commissioned officer rank in the army, air force, or marines, ranking below captain.
How do you use "lieutenant" in a sentence?
Example: "The lieutenant led the platoon on its first patrol." In French, "lieutenant" is lieutenant, lieutenante.
Are there other ways to say "lieutenant" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "lieutenant": lieutenant, lieutenante.
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