chef de section
The French phrase for platoon commander is chef de section.
In the French Army, a section is the tactical unit equivalent to an English-speaking platoon.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase chef de section literally translates to head of section.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are referring to a female platoon commander, you can use the feminine article with the noun as in une chef de section.
Did you know?
- In French, chef is used for both military leaders and professional cooks, as both are seen as the 'head' of their respective domains.
- When addressing a chef de section in a formal military setting, a subordinate would rarely use the phrase chef de section and would instead use the rank of the officer.
- While an English 'platoon' sounds like a group of people, the French section is a mathematical and geometric term used to describe a part cut off from a whole.
Examples in context
- Le commandant de peloton dirige ses soldats avec discipline et précision.The platoon commander leads his soldiers with discipline and precision.
- Le chef de peloton est responsable de la sécurité et de la motivation de ses soldats.The platoon leader is responsible for the safety and motivation of his soldiers.
- Je dois parler au chef de section.I must speak to the platoon commander.
- Le chef de section est très rigoureux.The platoon commander is very strict.
Example conversation
Chloé and Lucas are discussing military roles at a café.
- ChloéEst-ce que Lucas est chef de section ?Is Lucas the platoon commander?
- LucasOui, il est chef de section depuis un mois.Yes, he has been the platoon commander for a month.
- ChloéC'est un poste difficile pour lui ?Is it a difficult position for him?
- LucasIl aime beaucoup son nouveau rôle.He likes his new role a lot.
