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principale — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • boss noun A person in charge of others at work, such as a manager, supervisor, or business owner.
  • capital noun The city where a country's or region's government is based.
  • flagship noun The ship that carries a fleet commander and flies their flag.
  • leading adjective Most important or most prominent; ranking first.
  • main adj Most important; primary or chief.
  • major adj Of great importance, size, or seriousness.
  • master noun A person with exceptional skill or deep expertise in something.
  • prime adj Of the highest quality or importance; excellent.
  • principal adj Most important; main.

Senses

principale is used for these senses in English:

  • boss A person who oversees and directs the work of others; a supervisor.
  • capital (slang, dated) used as an expression of approval, satisfaction, or delight.
  • flagship (nautical, military) The ship occupied by the fleet's commander (usually an admiral); it denotes this by flying his flag.
  • leading Providing guidance or direction.
  • leading Ranking first.
  • main Chief, most important, or principal in extent, size, or strength; consisting of the largest part.
  • master (by extension) A person holding a similar office in other civic societies.
  • prime First in importance, degree, or rank.

boss — full definition

  1. noun A person in charge of others at work, such as a manager, supervisor, or business owner.
  2. noun In video games, a particularly difficult enemy that must be defeated to advance, often appearing at the end of a level.
  3. verb To order someone around, especially repeatedly and without much regard for their opinion.
  4. adj (informal) Excellent; first-rate.
  5. noun A rounded lump or raised knob on a surface, such as a decorative stud or a natural rock outcrop.

capital — full definition

  1. noun The city where a country's or region's government is based.
  2. noun Money or assets used to start or grow a business.
  3. noun An uppercase letter.
  4. adj Of the greatest importance; chief.
  5. adj Punishable by death.

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