bureau
/by.ʁo/A room or set of rooms used as an office, especially for business or professional work.
Le bureau du directeur est au dernier étage.
The director's office is on the top floor.
In French, 'bureau' can also refer to a desk, but in English, 'desk' is a separate word.
A desk, especially one used for writing or office work.
J'ai acheté un nouveau bureau pour mon appartement.
I bought a new desk for my apartment.
This meaning is less common in English, where 'desk' is typically used instead.
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Common Usage
In English, 'bureau' is most commonly used to refer to an office or a government agency.
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Remember that 'bureau' is spelled with a 'u' and not an 'o' in the middle.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'bureaul', from 'bure' (cloth made from coarse wool), referring to the material used to cover desks.
📝Usage Notes
In English, 'bureau' can refer to an office or a desk, but the desk meaning is less common. In French, it can also refer to a government department or agency.