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assistant

assistant, helper

noun ah-sis-TAHN Less Common

Usage Note

Assistant describes a person who helps or supports: assistante is the feminine form. The phrase assistant social means 'social worker', and assistant personnel refers to a personal assistant.

Examples

"L'assistant prend des notes pendant la réunion."

Natural Translation

The assistant takes notes during the meeting.

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