No. 1,478 in French
commissaire
"Commissaire" in English means "commissioner" or "superintendent," often referring to a senior official or police officer.
In a sentence
Le commissaire enquête sur une affaire de vol.
The commissioner is investigating a theft case.
Here, 'commissaire' refers to a police commissioner who leads investigations into criminal cases.
Elle est commissaire aux comptes dans une grande entreprise.
She is an auditor in a large company.
In this context, 'commissaire' refers to a financial auditor responsible for reviewing an organization's accounts.
Le commissaire de l'exposition a organisé une visite guidée.
The curator of the exhibition organized a guided tour.
Here, 'commissaire' means the curator of an event, such as an art exhibition, responsible for its administration.
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