president

• Personne qui occupe la plus haute fonction dans une république, une organisation ou une entreprise, généralement élue ou nommée pour diriger et représenter.

The highest executive officer of a modern republic, organization, or company, typically elected or appointed to lead and represent.

1. Head of stateA2formalpolitical

   The elected head of a republic, often the highest executive officer.

   président de la République

   • The president addressed the nation on television.
   • She was elected president of the country.
   • The president signed the new law into effect.

   Synonymeschief executivechief of statehead of state

2. Head of an organizationB1formalbusiness

   The highest-ranking officer in a company or organization.

   Président d'organisation

   • He was appointed president of the corporation.
   • The president of the university gave a speech at graduation.
   • She serves as the president of the local charity.

   Synonymesceochairchairpersonchief executivedirectorheadleadermanaging director