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chef
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le chef, la cheffe
A masculine or feminine noun is a noun can be masculine or feminine depending on the gender of the person or animal it refers to (e.g., le footballeur, la footballeuse).
b. head
Je viens d’avoir une promotion. On m’a nommé chef de service.I just got a promotion. I've been appointed head of department.
c. chief
Les deux tribus ont envoyé leurs chefs pour les pourparlers de paix.Both tribes sent their chiefs to the peace talks.
d. manager
Ma fille est la cheffe d’une équipe de 20 personnes.My daughter is the manager of a team of 20 people.
e. leader
Lisa est un peu la cheffe de la bande. Elle s’entend bien avec tout le monde.Lisa is a bit like the leader of the gang. She gets along well with everyone.
2. (profession)
3. (military)
a. chief
Le chef inspecte la base avant l'arrivée des troupes.The chief inspects the base before the troops arrive.
4. (colloquial) (person who inspires respect or gratitude)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. champ (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Attends, je vais t’aider. - Merci, t’es un chef !Hold on, I'll help you. - Thanks, you're a champ!
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