adjutant

• Nom désignant d'une part un officier militaire servant d'assistant à un officier supérieur, et d'autre part un grand échassier indien (marabout) connu pour sa démarche particulière évoquant un pas militaire.

A noun with two distinct meanings: it can refer to a military officer who serves as an assistant to a senior officer, or to a large Indian stork known for its distinctive, military-like walk.

1. Military assistantB2formal

   A military officer who serves as an administrative assistant to a senior officer, handling correspondence, orders, and personnel matters.

   Adjudant (officier adjoint)

   • The adjutant delivered the general's orders to the battalion.
   • He was appointed as the adjutant to the commanding officer.
   • The adjutant organized the daily briefing for the senior staff.

   Synonymesaideaide-de-campassistantstaff officer

2. Large storkC1formalscientific

   A large wading bird native to Asia and Africa, known for its stiff, military-like walk and often found near wetlands.

   Adjudant (oiseau)

   • The adjutant stork stood motionless by the riverbank.
   • We spotted an adjutant bird in the national park.
   • The adjutant's slow, deliberate steps reminded me of a soldier on parade.