Officiel
Example: Le communiqué officiel a été publié ce matin par le gouvernement.
Definition
"Officiel" refers to something that is formally approved, authorized, or recognized by an authority or governing body, often used to describe announcements, documents, or statements that carry legal or formal weight.
Etymology
The word "officiel" comes from the Latin word 'officialis,' which means 'pertaining to an office or duty.' It entered French to describe something related to an office or public function. Did you know? The term originally implied duties performed by a public servant or officer.
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"Officiel" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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