No. 5,639 in French
caf
"Caf" is an informal abbreviation for "café," meaning "coffee" or "coffee shop" in English.
In a sentence
Je vais au caf pour chercher des documents importants.
I am going to the CAF to retrieve important documents.
CAF refers to the 'Caisse d'Allocations Familiales', a French governmental agency dealing with family allowances and benefits.
La caf offre des aides financières pour les familles.
The CAF provides financial assistance for families.
CAF is used as the acronym for the 'Caisse d'Allocations Familiales', indicating its roles and services.
Ils ont contacté le caf pour vérification de leur dossier.
They contacted the CAF for verification of their file.
CAF is mentioned to denote the agency dealing with administrative processes.
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