official

• Qui émane d'une autorité ou d'un organisme public ; formellement approuvé, reconnu ou habilité par une instance compétente.

Relating to an authority or public body; formally approved or authorized.

1. Authorized or approvedB1formal

   Relating to an authority or public body; having formal approval.

   officiel (autorisé ou approuvé)

   • The official statement was released by the government.
   • You need an official document to enter the building.
   • The official results of the election were announced yesterday.

   Synonymesaccreditedapprovedauthorizedcertifiedformallicensedratifiedsanctionedvalid

   Antonymesunauthorizedunofficial

2. Formal or ceremonialB1formal

   Held in a formal capacity or as part of a ceremony.

   officiel (cérémoniel)

   • The official opening of the museum is next week.
   • She attended the official dinner in a beautiful gown.
   • The official ceremony lasted for two hours.

   Synonymesceremonialceremoniousdignifiedformalritualsolemnstately

3. Recognized as trueB2formal

   Accepted as true or correct by an authority.

   Reconnu officiellement

   • The official version of events differs from the rumors.
   • This is the official record of the meeting.
   • The official count of attendees was over 500.

   Synonymesaccreditedapprovedauthenticauthoritativeauthorizedcertifiedconfirmedsanctionedvalid

   Antonymesinvalidunofficialunrecognized

• Nom désignant une personne qui occupe un poste avec autorité ou responsabilité dans une organisation, un gouvernement ou une institution.

A noun referring to a person who holds a position of authority or responsibility in an organization, government, or institution.

1. Person in authorityB1formal

   A person who holds a position of authority or responsibility in an organization or government.

   Personne investie d'une autorité

   • The government official announced the new policy.
   • A company official signed the contract.
   • The sports official disqualified the player for breaking the rules.

   Synonymesadministratorbureaucratdignitaryexecutivefunctionarymandarinofficeholderofficer

   Antonymesamateurcitizenlaypersonoutsiderprivate

2. Referee or umpireB1informal

   A person who ensures that the rules of a game or sport are followed.

   Arbitre

   • The official blew the whistle to stop the game.
   • The soccer official gave a yellow card to the player.
   • The officials reviewed the play on video.

   Synonymesarbiterjudgelinesmanrefereeumpire