Official

French Meaning

officiel

officiel

fonctionnaire

employé

préposé

English Meaning

  1. Of or relating to an office or a post of authority: official duties.
  2. Authorized by a proper authority; authoritative: official permission.
  3. Holding office or serving in a public capacity: an official representative.
  4. Characteristic of or befitting a person of authority; formal: an official banquet.
  5. Authorized by or contained in the U.S. Pharmacopoeia or National Formulary. Used of drugs.
  6. One who holds an office or position, especially one who acts in a subordinate capacity for an institution such as a corporation or governmental agency.
  7. Sports A referee or umpire.