la principale

the principal; the main one

→ la

phrase Rare #45,354

the principal; the main one Often refers to a female school principal. Depending on context, it can also mean the main one, such as the main parachute.

FR: Je dois parler à la principale après les cours.

EN: I have to speak to the principal after class.

Coupez la principale et déployez la toile de secours.

Cut the main line and deploy the reserve parachute.

— On ne vit qu'une seule fois (2011)

J'ai hâte de le dire à la principale.

I can't wait to tell the principal.

— Picnic (1955)

On a promis à la principale d'arriver tôt pour les inscriptions.

We promised the principal we'd arrive early for registration.

— Picnic (1955)

Vous savez quoi dire à la principale.

You know what to say to the principal.

— Picnic (1955)