No. 3,461 in French
commandement
Commandment; order; authority to command.
In a sentence
Le commandement des troupes sur le terrain était une tâche difficile.
The command of troops in the field was a difficult task.
Here, 'commandement' is used to refer to authority or control in a military context.
Les dix commandements sont des préceptes moraux importants.
The Ten Commandments are important moral precepts.
In this sentence, 'commandements' refers to a set of divine moral instructions.
Son aptitude au commandement est évidente dans toutes ses actions.
His aptitude for command is evident in all his actions.
Here, 'commandement' represents the quality or ability to lead or govern effectively.
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