No. 1,665 in French
bureau
Desk or office.
In a sentence
Je travaille dans un bureau au centre-ville.
I work in an office downtown.
Here, 'bureau' refers to a physical location or room where one works, specifically an office space.
Sur mon bureau, il y a un ordinateur et des papiers.
On my desk, there is a computer and some papers.
In this sentence, 'bureau' signifies a piece of furniture, specifically a desk.
Le bureau du directeur est fermé aujourd'hui.
The manager's office is closed today.
Here, 'bureau' is used to refer to the designated office belonging to the director, emphasizing the specific professional setting.
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