office

/ɔ.fis/
1.
nounmasculine

public agency; official office or body (e.g., office du tourisme, office national)

J'ai demandé la brochure à l'office du tourisme.

I asked for the brochure at the tourist office.

Synonyms:organisme, bureau, service
2.
nounmasculine

role; function; to serve as (used in expressions like « faire office de »)

Cette étagère fait office de table basse.

This shelf serves as a coffee table.

Synonyms:rôle, fonction
3.
nounmasculine

pantry; small kitchen or scullery used for storing food, dishes or for preparatory work

Va chercher le vin dans l'office.

Go get the wine from the pantry.

Synonyms:arrière-cuisine, cellier
4.
nounmasculine

religious service; canonical office (church services or liturgical hours)

Les offices du dimanche attirent beaucoup de fidèles.

The Sunday services attract many worshippers.

Synonyms:cérémonie religieuse, célébration
office - French Definition & Examples