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führer

führer (leader)

noun FYU-rehr Less Common

Origin: German Führer 'leader'

Usage Note

Führer is a German loanword used in French almost exclusively to refer to Adolf Hitler. Using it in any other context would be considered provocative or offensive. French uses its own chef, dirigeant, or guide for 'leader' in neutral contexts.

Examples

"Le führer a pris le pouvoir en 1933."

Natural Translation

The führer took power in 1933.

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