Responsable
Example: Elle est responsable de la gestion complète du projet.
Definition
"Responsable" refers to someone who has the duty or authority to manage, oversee, or be accountable for a task or situation, such as being in charge of the complete management of a project.
Etymology
The word "responsable" comes from the Latin 'responsabilis,' meaning 'answerable' or 'liable to be called to account.' It entered French maintaining the sense of being accountable or trustworthy for something. Did you know? The root relates to 'respond,' reflecting the idea of answering for one's actions.
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"Responsable" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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