Usage Note
Officier denotes a commissioned officer in the military or, more broadly, a high-ranking official (e.g. officier de police). It is also a verb meaning to officiate at a ceremony, though that usage is more formal. The feminine form officière is increasingly used for female officers.
Examples
"L'officier a donné l'ordre de marche."
Natural Translation
The officer gave the order to march.
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