steward

• Nom désignant une personne qui gère les biens, les affaires ou les ressources d'autrui ; également utilisé pour le personnel de service à bord d'un navire, d'un avion ou dans une cantine, ou pour un représentant syndical élu pour négocier avec la direction.

A noun referring to a person who manages property, affairs, or resources for another; also used for an attendant on a ship, airplane, or in a dining setting, or a union representative elected to negotiate with management.

1. Property or Affairs ManagerB2formal

   A person who manages property, finances, or other affairs on behalf of another person or organization.

   Intendant (gestionnaire de biens ou d'affaires)

   • The steward of the estate ensured all the tenants were treated fairly.
   • He acted as a financial steward for the family trust.
   • The organization appointed a steward to oversee the charity's funds.

   Synonymesadministratoragentbailiffcaretakercustodianfactormanageroverseerseneschalsupervisor

2. Ship's Provisions OfficerB1formal

   The officer on a ship who is responsible for provisions, dining arrangements, and passenger services.

   Officier chargé des provisions et des services

   • The ship's steward prepared the dining room for the captain's dinner.
   • Passengers could request extra pillows from the steward.
   • The steward ensured all meals were served on time during the voyage.

   Synonymespurser

3. Airline AttendantA2formal

   A crew member on an airplane who attends to the needs of passengers.

   Agent de bord (personnel navigant commercial)

   • The steward demonstrated the safety procedures before takeoff.
   • Please ask the steward if you need a blanket.
   • The steward served drinks and snacks during the flight.

   Synonymesflight attendant

4. Union RepresentativeB2formal

   A union member elected to represent fellow workers in discussions with management.

   délégué syndical

   • The union steward negotiated a new contract for the factory workers.
   • Employees brought their grievances to the steward.
   • The steward organized a meeting to discuss working conditions.

   Synonymesshop steward

   Antonymesmanagement

5. Caretaker of Property or AnimalsB1formal

   A person who has charge of buildings, grounds, or animals.

   Intendant / gardien

   • The steward of the wildlife reserve monitored the animal populations.
   • He worked as a steward for the large country estate.
   • The steward ensured the grounds were kept clean and safe.

   Synonymescaretakercustodianguardiankeeperoverseersuperintendentwarden