Le commissariat de police
Example: Le commissariat de police a renforcé la sécurité du quartier.
Definition
"Le commissariat de police" refers to a police station where law enforcement officers work to maintain public order, investigate crimes, and provide assistance to the community. It serves as the local headquarters for police operations within a specific area or neighborhood.
Etymology
The term "le commissariat de police" comes from French, where "commissariat" derives from "commissaire," meaning commissioner, an official rank in the police force. The phrase literally means the office or station of the police commissioner. Did you know? The word "commissaire" originally comes from the Latin "commissarius," meaning someone entrusted with a duty.
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"Le commissariat de police" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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