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"Office" in French: bureau
le bureau
Office in French is often le bureau, masculine. Je suis au bureau means I'm at the office. Bureau also means desk. Un open space is open-plan office slang.
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How to pronounce bureau
Say it
luh bu-ROH
/by.ʁo/
Bureau: bu-ROH. Final eau like oh.
"Office" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le bureau | the office / the desk Default. | Default. |
| au bureau | at the office Location. | Location. |
| bureau de poste | post office Public office. | Public office. |
| travailler au bureau | to work at the office Routine. | Routine. |
How to use bureau in real life
- 1Schedule
Je reste au bureau jusqu'à dix-huit heures.
I'm staying at the office until six.
Au bureau.
- 2Furniture
Mon bureau est trop petit pour deux écrans.
My desk is too small for two screens.
Bureau = desk.
- 3Meeting
La réunion est dans le bureau du fond.
The meeting is in the office at the back.
Le bureau.
Mistakes English speakers make with bureau
Incorrect: La bureau.
Correct: Le bureau.
Bureau is masculine.
Incorrect: Je vais à l'office.
Correct: Je vais au bureau.
Office in English maps to bureau for workplace; office in French can mean pantry.
Good to know
French office can mean a pantry/service room in restaurants — for workplace say bureau. Télétravail is remote work. Carte de visite still shows up in some bureaux.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Monday morning plans
ChatPal
Tu es au bureau demain ?
Are you at the office tomorrow?
You
Oui, toute la journée au bureau.
Yes, all day at the office.
ChatPal
On déjeune près du bureau alors ?
Shall we have lunch near the office then?
You
Avec plaisir.
With pleasure.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Office" in French
How do you say office in French?
Le bureau.
How do you say at the office?
Au bureau.
Does bureau mean desk too?
Yes — context decides.
How do you pronounce bureau?
bu-ROH.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
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- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
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