Le fonctionnaire
Example: Le fonctionnaire a expliqué les nouvelles procédures administratives clairement.
Definition
"Le fonctionnaire" refers to a government employee or civil servant who works in public administration, responsible for carrying out official duties and implementing policies within various governmental departments or agencies.
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 role. It reflects someone whose job is to perform public functions, a concept that developed as modern bureaucracies formed in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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"Le fonctionnaire" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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