Captain

"Captain" in French

capitaine

(an army officer with a rank between the most senior grade of lieutenant and major)

capitaine

(the person lawfully in command of a sea-going vessel)

capitaine

(the person lawfully in command of an airliner)

capitaine

(one of the athletes on a sports team designated to make decisions)

capitaine de vaisseau

(a naval officer with a rank between commander and commodore or rear admiral)

agir en capitaine

(to exercise command)

piloter

(to exercise command)

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