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No. 10,068 in French

greffier

Court clerk.

In a sentence

  • Le greffier a lu l'acte d'accusation lors du procès.

    The clerk read the indictment during the trial.

    Here 'greffier' refers to a court clerk, a legal role within the judiciary responsible for record-keeping and administrative tasks.

  • Dans certaines villes, le maire sert aussi comme greffier.

    In some towns, the mayor also serves as the clerk.

    In this sentence, 'greffier' refers to an administrative clerk or municipal officer, indicating flexibility of roles within local governance.

  • Ce chat, surnommé 'le greffier', surveille la maison.

    This cat, nicknamed 'the notary', watches over the house.

    Here the word 'greffier' is used colloquially as a nickname for a cat, showcasing a non-literal, playful usage of the term.

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