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How do you say "office" in French?
le bureau
In French, "office" is le bureau.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced bu-roh. Two syllables, rhymes with 'hero'. The 'eau' makes 'oh' sound.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (le bureau). Plural is les bureaux. From Latin 'burra' meaning rough cloth.
Example sentence
Le bureau est calme.
The office is quiet.
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How to remember le bureau
Bureau sounds like 'burrow' - an office can feel like a burrow where you work.
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Questions about le bureau
How do you say "office" in French?
In French, "office" is le bureau. It is a noun.
Is le bureau masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (le bureau). Plural is les bureaux. From Latin 'burra' meaning rough cloth.
How is le bureau used in a sentence?
Use le bureau as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le bureau est calme. (The office is quiet.).
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