No. 826 in French
commis
"Commis" means assistant or clerk.
In a sentence
Le jeune homme a été embauché comme commis dans le magasin de vêtements.
The young man was hired as a clerk in the clothing store.
Here, 'commis' refers to a position or role, meaning a 'clerk' or 'assistant' in a workplace setting.
Elle a commis une erreur importante dans son document.
She made a significant mistake in her document.
In this context, 'commis' is the past participle of the verb 'commettre,' meaning 'committed' or 'made' (a mistake, in this case).
Le commis du chef prépare les ingrédients dans la cuisine.
The chef's commis prepares the ingredients in the kitchen.
Here, 'commis' is used as a noun referring to an assistant or subordinate in a culinary setting.
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