desk
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
1. (furniture)
a. le bureau (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Laura's desk is always really organized.Le bureau de Laura est toujours très organisé.
b. le secrétaire (M) (with a drop-down panel for writing)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Laurent bought an antique desk for the living room.Laurent a acheté un secrétaire ancien pour le salon.
c. le pupitre (M) (old-fashioned) (in school)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another time (e.g., cat, groovy).
The little boy fell asleep at his desk.Le petit garçon s'est endormi à son pupitre.
a. la réception (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
You should go to the desk and ask for another copy of the key.Tu devrais te rendre à la réception et demander un double de la clé.
b. l'accueil (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
You can pick up your badge at the desk.Vous pouvez récupérer votre badge à l'accueil.
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