arbitre
/aʁ.bitʁ/
1.
nounmasculine
referee; umpire (person who enforces the rules during a sport or game)
arbitrator (person who decides or settles a dispute)
L'arbitre a sifflé un penalty juste avant la fin du match.
The referee blew for a penalty just before the end of the match.
2.
verbInd1stPresSing1, 3
to referee (a match)
to arbitrate, to mediate or decide between parties or options
C'est lui qui arbitre la finale ce soir.
He's the one refereeing the final tonight.
