Le fonctionnaire
Example: Le fonctionnaire a répondu rapidement à toutes les questions.
Definition
"Le fonctionnaire" refers to a civil servant or government employee who works in the public sector, performing administrative duties and serving the community. For example, a fonctionnaire may respond quickly to public inquiries and help implement government policies.
Etymology
The term "le fonctionnaire" originates from the French word 'fonction', meaning function or duty, combined with the suffix '-naire', indicating a person associated with a specific role. It reflects the idea of someone who performs a particular function or official task, especially within government service.
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"Le fonctionnaire" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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