contremaître — meaning in English

English meaning

• foreman noun A person who supervises a group of workers, especially on a construction site or in a factory.
• overseer noun A person who supervises the work of others.

Senses

contremaître is used for these senses in English:

• foreman (management) The leader of a work crew.
• overseer One who oversees or supervises.

foreman — full definition

1. noun A person who supervises a group of workers, especially on a construction site or in a factory.
2. noun The member of a jury chosen to lead discussions and announce the verdict.

Related French words