adjudant-chefcommon nounSyllable Decompositionadjudant-chefEtymologyexpandComposed of Adjudant and Chef.Definition1. A rank given to a non-commissioned officer in the French Army, Air Force, and National Gendarmerie, located between his hierarchical superior, the Major, and his subordinate, the Adjudant. This rank corresponds to that of Master Chief Petty Officer in the French Navy. The NATO code: OR-9.flags.FrancemilitaireexpandOn s'adresse à un adjudant-chef en l'appelant « mon adjudant-chef ».Synonymjuteux-chefTranslationsgerman:Oberstabsfeldwebelenglish:warrant officer class 1korean:원사japanese:准尉