This is the 10068th most frequent French word.
greffier
Court clerk.
Here 'greffier' refers to a court clerk, a legal role within the judiciary responsible for record-keeping and administrative tasks.
Le greffier a lu l'acte d'accusation lors du procès.
The clerk read the indictment during the trial.
In this sentence, 'greffier' refers to an administrative clerk or municipal officer, indicating flexibility of roles within local governance.
Dans certaines villes, le maire sert aussi comme greffier.
In some towns, the mayor also serves as the clerk.
Here the word 'greffier' is used colloquially as a nickname for a cat, showcasing a non-literal, playful usage of the term.