Le shérif

In French, "le shérif" directly translates to "the sheriff" in English. It typically refers to the law enforcement officer in a county or other designated area, primarily within the context of American or Western-themed narratives. While the term exists in the French language, its usage is heavily influenced by the portrayal of sheriffs in American films, television, and literature. It is not a title or role native to French-speaking regions. The term's meaning is understood through a borrowed understanding of its Anglo-American counterpart. Its connotations in French often evoke images of the American Wild West or contemporary American law enforcement as depicted in media.