commissaire
/kɔ.mi.sɛʁ/
1.
nounmasculineSing
senior police officer; head of a police station (police commissioner/chief inspector)
Le commissaire a interrogé le suspect toute la nuit.
The police commissioner questioned the suspect all night.
Synonyms:commissaire de police, chef de police, officier supérieur
2.
nounmasculineSing
curator or organiser of an exhibition
Elle est la commissaire de l'exposition consacrée à l'art contemporain.
She is the curator of the exhibition devoted to contemporary art.
Synonyms:commissaire d'exposition, conservateur, organisateur
3.
nounmasculineSing
member of a commission or committee (e.g., a commissioner in a governmental body)
official in charge at an event or competition (e.g., race official)
Le commissaire européen a présenté son rapport au Parlement.
The European Commissioner presented his report to Parliament.
Synonyms:membre d'une commission, fonctionnaire, officiel, arbitre
