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"Desk" in French: bureau
le bureau
Desk in French is le bureau, masculine. Sur le bureau means on the desk. Bureau also means office; context or mon bureau at home vs au bureau at work decides.
Homework
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How to pronounce bureau
Say it
bew-ROH
/by.ʁo/
bew-ROH. Soft French u; final eau like oh.
"Desk" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le bureau | desk / office Furniture or workplace. | Furniture or workplace. |
| sur le bureau | on the desk Location. | Location. |
| bureau debout | standing desk Modern furniture. | Modern furniture. |
| au bureau | at the office Workplace sense. | Workplace sense. |
How to use bureau in real life
- 1Homework
Pose ton cahier sur le bureau.
Put your notebook on the desk.
Sur le bureau.
- 2Tidying
Mon bureau est trop en désordre.
My desk is too messy.
Home desk sense.
- 3Buying furniture
Je cherche un bureau étroit pour la chambre.
I'm looking for a narrow desk for the bedroom.
Un bureau.
Mistakes English speakers make with bureau
Incorrect: La bureau est grand.
Correct: Le bureau est grand.
Bureau is masculine.
Incorrect: Sur le desk.
Correct: Sur le bureau.
Use bureau.
Good to know
Bureau covers both desk and office, so French speakers clarify with mon bureau à la maison or au bureau. School kids still hear range ton bureau for tidy your desk.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Setting up a work corner
ChatPal
On met la lampe sur le bureau ?
Shall we put the lamp on the desk?
You
Oui. Le bureau est trop sombre sinon.
Yes. The desk is too dark otherwise.
ChatPal
Et la prise est derrière le bureau.
And the outlet is behind the desk.
You
Parfait. J'y branche l'ordi.
Perfect. I'll plug the laptop in there.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Desk" in French
How do I say desk?
Le bureau.
Does bureau also mean office?
Yes; context decides.
How do I say on the desk?
Sur le bureau.
How do you pronounce bureau?
Bew-ROH.
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