bureau

• Nom désignant un meuble à tiroirs pour ranger des vêtements ou des documents, ou bien une organisation ou un service administratif offrant certaines prestations.

A noun referring to a piece of furniture with drawers for storing clothes or documents, or an organization or government department that provides specific services.

1. Office or departmentB2formal

   A government department or an office that handles specific administrative tasks.

   Bureau (administration)

   • She works at the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
   • The tourism bureau provided maps and brochures.
   • He filed his complaint with the consumer affairs bureau.

   Synonymesadministrationagencybranchdepartmentdivisionofficeserviceunit

2. Desk or chest of drawersB1formalbritish

   A piece of furniture with drawers, often used for storing clothes or papers.

   Bureau ou commode

   • She kept her sweaters in the bureau.
   • He placed the documents on top of the bureau.
   • The antique bureau was made of mahogany.

   Synonymeschestchest of drawerscommodedresser