office

• Nom désignant une pièce, un ensemble de pièces ou un bâtiment utilisé comme lieu de travail administratif ou professionnel.

A noun referring to a room, set of rooms, or building used as a place for administrative or professional work.

1. WorkplaceA1formal

   A room, set of rooms, or building used as a place for commercial, professional, or bureaucratic work.

   bureau

   • She goes to the office every weekday.
   • The company moved to a new office downtown.
   • He works in a large office with many colleagues.

   Synonymesbureauplace of businessworkplaceworkroom

2. Position or roleB1formal

   A position of authority or responsibility, especially in a government or organization.

   Fonction, charge

   • He was elected to the office of mayor.
   • She holds the office of treasurer in the club.
   • The president assumed office in January.

   Synonymesappointmentcapacityfunctionincumbencyjobplacepositionpostrolesituation

3. Service or helpB2formalbritish

   A service provided for someone, often in a formal context.

   service rendu

   • The doctor's office is open from 9 to 5.
   • Please contact the lost property office for your bag.
   • The ticket office is located at the station entrance.

   Synonymesaidassistancehelpservice