noun

capitaine

Capitaine (noun) means French word for "captain," occasionally used in English for flavor. Example: “The menu listed the dish as "capitaine," the chef's nod to his French training.”

noun

French word for "captain," occasionally used in English for flavor.

"The menu listed the dish as "capitaine," the chef's nod to his French training."

How to use capitaine

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe French word for captain.

Word forms

capitaines plural

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The menu listed the dish as "_____," the chef's nod to his French training.

Etymology

Borrowed directly from French capitaine.

Origin: French

Rhymes for capitaine

nine mine wine line sine dine fine vine pine tine thine shine

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Frequently asked questions

What does “capitaine” mean?

The word “capitaine” means french word for "captain," occasionally used in English for flavor. In plain terms, the French word for captain.

How do you use “capitaine” in a sentence?

Here is “capitaine” used in a sentence: “The menu listed the dish as "capitaine," the chef's nod to his French training.”

What part of speech is “capitaine”?

“Capitaine” is a noun.

Where does the word “capitaine” come from?

The word “capitaine” comes from French. Borrowed directly from French capitaine.