chief

• Qualifie ce qui est le plus important ou principal, ou une personne occupant le rang le plus élevé ou détenant l'autorité.

Describes something that is the most important or main, or a person who holds the highest rank or authority.

1. Most important or primaryB1formal

   Having the highest rank, authority, or importance.

   principal, essentiel

   • The chief concern is the safety of the passengers.
   • She is the chief architect of the new policy.
   • Our chief objective is to increase efficiency.

   Synonymescardinalcentralforemostkeyleadingmainmajorparamountpremierprimaryprimeprincipal

   Antonymesancillaryauxiliaryinferiorlesserminorsecondarysubordinatesubsidiary

2. Highest in rank or authorityB1formal

   Being the leader or head of a group or organization.

   Chef, principal

   • He was appointed chief executive officer of the company.
   • The chief engineer oversaw the entire construction project.
   • The chief justice delivered the final verdict.

   Synonymesforemostheadleadingpremierprimaryprincipalseniorsupremetop

   Antonymesinferiorjuniorsecondarysubordinate

• Nom désignant une personne qui dirige, est à la tête d'un groupe, d'une organisation ou d'une tribu, ou qui détient l'autorité suprême.

A noun referring to a leader, head, or person with the highest authority in a group, organization, or tribe.

1. Leader of a groupA2formal

   The person with the highest authority in a group, organization, or tribe.

   chef

   • The chief of the tribe made an important announcement.
   • He was elected as the chief of the fire department.
   • The chief of staff coordinates all operations.

   Synonymesbosscaptainchieftaincommanderheadleaderprincipalruler

   Antonymesfollowersubordinate

2. Head of a departmentB1formal

   The person in charge of a specific department or division within an organization.

   Chef de département

   • She is the chief of the marketing department.
   • The chief engineer approved the new design.
   • The chief financial officer presented the budget report.

   Synonymesadministratorbossdepartment headdirectorheadleadermanagersupervisor

   Antonymessubordinateunderling