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commis

clerk, assistant

noun koh-MEE Rare

Origin: Past participle of commettre (to entrust)

Also means

commis chef

Usage Note

Commis is invariable in form (singular and plural are the same: un commis, des commis). In a kitchen, commis de cuisine is the entry-level junior chef position. In an office or shop, it denotes a junior clerk or assistant. The word always refers to someone entrusted with subordinate duties.

Examples

"Le commis prépare les légumes sous la direction du chef."

Natural Translation

The commis chef prepares the vegetables under the chef's direction.

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