lieutenant
/ljø.tə.nɑ̃/
1.
nounmasculineSing
lieutenant (military or police rank)
Mon frère vient d'être promu lieutenant dans l'armée de terre.
My brother was just promoted to lieutenant in the army.
Synonyms:officier
2.
nounmasculineSing
right-hand person; second-in-command
Le chef de projet a briefé son lieutenant avant la réunion.
The project manager briefed his lieutenant before the meeting.
Synonyms:bras droit, second, adjoint
