command

kəˈmænd
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Translation of command into French,

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Noun

1.

authority

order given by someone in authority
  • The general issued a command to advance.Le général a donné un ordre d'avancer.
2.

technology

TECH.
specific instruction for a computer
TECH.
  • Type the command into the terminal to start the program..Tapez la commande dans le terminal pour démarrer le programme.
3.

leadership

the authority to give orders or control
  • She has command over the entire department.Elle a l'autorité sur tout le département.

Verb

tr.
1.

authority

order someone to do something with authority
  • The general commanded the troops to advance.Le général a ordonné aux troupes d'avancer.
2.

power

have control or authority over something or someone
  • She commands a large team at the company.Elle dirige une grande équipe dans l'entreprise.
3.

leadership

oversee or have a strategic view over something
  • The castle commands a view of the entire valley.Le château domine toute la vallée.
4.

respect

demand respect or attention due to influence
  • His achievements command great respect from his peers.Ses réalisations imposent un grand respect de la part de ses pairs.
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Expressions with command: examples in English and translations in French

tâche imposée
exécution sur ordre
Completing the report was a command performance for the boss.
dominer la scène
occuper la scène
She commanded the stage and held everyone’s eyes throughout the song.
maîtrise de la situation
contrôle de la situation
The manager's command of the situation impressed everyone.
à sa disposition
à son service
He has a fleet of cars at his command.
à votre disposition
sous votre commandement
The team is at your command for the project.
vos désirs sont des ordres
tes désirs sont des ordres
Just tell me what you need; your wish is my command.

Synonyms and analogies of command in English

Examples of command in a sentence

  • Following the command, the troops moved out.
  • The command failed due to a syntax error.
  • Save your work before executing the command.
  • The general's command was respected by all soldiers.
  • Her command in the field was unquestionable.
  • His command was ready for the mission.

Translations of "command" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
commandenf.

When you run this command, the terminal will list the installed dependencies.

Quand tu exécutes cette commande, le terminal va lister les dépendances installées.

commandementnm.

An armored command vehicle followed the tanks to coordinate the attack.

Une voiture de commandement blindée suivait les chars pour coordonner l'attaque.

ordrenm.

He snapped to attention when he heard the command from his instructor.

Il se mit au garde-à-vous en entendant l'ordre de son instructeur.

Verb
commanderv.

She hopes to rise through the ranks and eventually command her own battalion.

Elle espère gravir les échelons et commander un jour son propre bataillon.

ordonnerv.

Agnes, as your father, I command you to lie.

Agnès, en tant que père, je t'ordonne de mentir.

maîtriserv.

To study abroad, you need to have a good command of the local language.

Pour étudier à l'étranger, il faut bien maîtriser la langue locale.

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command: Examples and translations in context

He prefers the command prompt over graphical interfaces for its speed.

Il préfère l'invite de commandes aux interfaces graphiques pour sa rapidité.

She smiled on command, hiding her true feelings from the audience.

Elle a souri sur commande, cachant ses vrais sentiments au public.

Each command must be executed exactly as described in the supplied manual.

Chaque commande doit être exécutée exactement comme indiqué dans le manuel fourni.

When programming the printer, I included the form feed command.

En programmant l'imprimante, j'ai inclus la commande de saut de page.

As they warmed up, the gelding followed every command with enthusiasm.

Pendant l'échauffement, le hongre suivait chaque commande avec enthousiasme.

For the algorithm to work, every command has to be unambiguous and clearly defined.

Pour que l'algorithme fonctionne, chaque commande doit être univoque et clairement définie.

With a simple voice command, his personal assistant turns off the living room lights.

Avec une simple commande vocale, son assistante personnelle éteint les lumières du salon.

The player was so skilled that he could whistle any song on command.

Le joueur était si doué qu'il pouvait siffler n'importe quelle chanson sur commande.

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