forewoman

• Nom désignant une femme qui est chef ou représentante d'un jury, ou une femme qui dirige un groupe de travailleurs.

A noun referring to a woman who serves as the leader or spokesperson of a jury, or a woman who supervises a group of workers.

pluriel irrégulier

1. Foreperson of a juryC1formallegal

   A woman who serves as the presiding member or spokesperson of a jury in a legal trial.

   Présidente de jury (d'assises)

   • The forewoman read the verdict aloud in court.
   • As forewoman, she was responsible for delivering the jury's decision to the judge.
   • The forewoman asked the jury to take a final vote before announcing the verdict.
   • She was chosen as forewoman because of her experience with legal proceedings.

   Synonymesforeperson

2. Supervisor of workersB2formalbusiness

   A woman who is in charge of a group of workers, overseeing their tasks and productivity.

   contremaîtresse

   • The forewoman assigned each team member their daily duties.
   • After years of hard work, she was promoted to forewoman of the assembly line.
   • The forewoman ensured that all safety protocols were followed.
   • As forewoman, she resolved conflicts between workers quickly and fairly.

   Synonymesforepersonmanageroverseersuperintendentsupervisor