superviseure

Superviseure is a feminine form of the French noun superviseur, a person who oversees the work of others, typically in a workplace or organizational setting. In contemporary standard French, the more common feminine form is superviseuse, while superviseur/ superviseuse is widely used to denote the gendered agent in supervision roles. The term superviseure may appear as an alternative or regional variant, but it is far less common and not always listed in standard dictionaries.

Usage and formality: For female supervisors, superviseuse is generally preferred in formal writing and job postings. The form superviseure is often considered rare or nonstandard in many contexts, and some style guides discourage its use in favor of superviseuse or other gendered or gender-neutral constructions. When aiming for inclusive language, writers may opt for phrases that avoid gender designation, such as “personne en supervision” or “responsable de l’équipe,” depending on the context.

Etymology and related terms: Superviseure derives from the noun superviseur, itself from the verb superviser. Related terms include superviseur (masculine), superviseuse (feminine), and the verb superviser (to supervise). The concept is parallel to similar gendered noun formations in French, where the feminine forms commonly end in -euse, though variations exist across regions and time.

See also: supervision, manager, supervisor, superviseuse, responsibilities in the workplace.