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"Police station" in French: commissariat
le commissariat
A police station in French is le commissariat, masculine — often le commissariat de police. You go au commissariat to file a report (porter plainte).
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How to pronounce commissariat
Say it
luh koh-mee-sah-RYAH
/lə kɔ.mi.sa.ʁja/
koh-mee-sah-RYAH. Stress near the end; soft French r; final t silent. Nasal -iat.
"Police station" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le commissariat | the police station Default short form. | Default short form. |
| le commissariat de police | the police station Full phrase. | Full phrase. |
| au commissariat | at / to the police station Direction or location. | Direction or location. |
| porter plainte au commissariat | to file a report at the station Admin step. | Admin step. |
How to use commissariat in real life
- 1Lost passport
Je dois aller au commissariat ce matin.
I have to go to the police station this morning.
Au commissariat.
- 2Giving directions
Le commissariat est juste après la mairie.
The police station is right after city hall.
Le commissariat.
- 3Friend advice
Va au commissariat avec ta pièce d'identité.
Go to the police station with your ID.
Au commissariat.
Mistakes English speakers make with commissariat
Incorrect: La police station.
Correct: Le commissariat.
Use commissariat, not English police station.
Incorrect: La commissariat.
Correct: Le commissariat.
Commissariat is masculine.
Good to know
In towns people say au commissariat; gendarmerie covers many rural areas. Tourists file déclarations de vol there for insurance.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a stolen phone
ChatPal
On va au commissariat maintenant ?
Are we going to the police station now?
You
Oui, le commissariat ouvre encore une heure.
Yes, the police station is open another hour.
ChatPal
Prends ton passeport.
Take your passport.
You
Il est déjà dans mon sac.
It's already in my bag.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Police station" in French
How do you say police station in French?
Le commissariat (de police).
How do you say to the police station?
Au commissariat.
Is commissariat masculine?
Yes: le commissariat.
How do you pronounce commissariat?
koh-mee-sah-RYAH.
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