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
