referee

• Personne officielle qui veille à l'application des règles lors d'un match ou d'une compétition, ou personne chargée d'évaluer des manuscrits ou de trancher des litiges.

A noun referring to an official who oversees a game or match to ensure rules are followed, or a person who evaluates manuscripts or legal cases.

1. Sports officialA2formalsport

   The chief official in sports such as boxing, American football, or soccer who ensures fair play and enforces the rules.

   Arbitre principal

   • The referee blew the whistle to stop the game.
   • The boxer was warned by the referee for a low blow.
   • The referee's decision was final and not disputed.

   Synonymesarbiterjudgeofficialumpire

2. Manuscript reviewerB2formal

   A person who reads and evaluates manuscripts or articles to judge their suitability for publication.

   Évaluateur de manuscrits

   • The journal sent the paper to a referee for review.
   • The referee recommended revisions before publication.
   • She works as a referee for several academic journals.

   Synonymesassessorcriticevaluatorreaderreviewer

3. Court-appointed attorneyC1formallegal

   An attorney appointed by a court to investigate a case and report their findings.

   enquêteur commis par le tribunal

   • The court appointed a referee to examine the financial records.
   • The referee submitted a detailed report to the judge.
   • The referee's investigation helped clarify the legal dispute.

   Synonymesmaster

• Verbe signifiant agir comme arbitre ou officiel chargé de faire respecter les règles dans un jeu sportif ou une compétition.

A verb meaning to act as an official who enforces the rules in a sports game or competition.

1. Officiate a gameB1formalsport

   To act as a referee or umpire in a sports competition, ensuring rules are followed.

   arbitrer

   • He refereed the football match last Saturday.
   • She has been refereeing basketball games for over ten years.
   • The official was chosen to referee the championship final.

   Synonymesadjudicatearbitratejudgeofficiateumpire

2. Evaluate professional workB2formal

   To assess or review a colleague's work, typically in an academic or professional context.

   évaluer un travail professionnel

   • She was asked to referee a paper for a scientific journal.
   • He regularly referees grant applications for the research council.
   • The professor refereed the manuscript before publication.

   Synonymesappraiseassessevaluatejudgepeer reviewreviewvet