dossier

le dossier
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. back
Mélanie a posé sa tête sur le dossier du fauteuil.Mélanie rested her head on the back of the armchair.
b. backrest
Le dossier du siège de bureau se règle facilement.The office chair backrest is easy to adjust.
a. file
Nous avons constitué un dossier de preuves.We compiled a file of evidence.
b. dossier
Le bureau du détective était couvert de photos et de dossiers.The detective's desk was covered with photos and dossiers.
a. case file
L'avocate a communiqué notre dossier au juge.The lawyer submitted our case file to the judge.
a. file
Tu devrais regrouper tes documents dans un seul dossier.You should group your documents together in one file.
b. folder
Les rapports sont dans le dossier vert.The reports are in the green folder.
a. folder
Cliquez ici pour créer un nouveau dossier.Click here to create a new folder.
6.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(matter)
a. issue
Le dossier des récentes cyberattaques a été discuté en réunion ce matin.The issue of recent cyberattacks was discussed at the meeting this morning.
7.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(embarrassing story)
a. gossip
J’ai un dossier sur le prof de sport : il est sorti avec le prof de musique l’année dernière !I have some gossip about the gym teacher: he dated the music teacher last year!
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