commis
US /ˈkɑː.mi/
UK /ˈkɑː.mi/
1.
commis, assistant
a junior clerk or assistant, especially in a French office or shop
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The young commis diligently filed the documents.
Le jeune commis a diligemment classé les documents.
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She started her career as a commis in a Parisian boutique.
Elle a commencé sa carrière comme commis dans une boutique parisienne.
2.
commis, commis de cuisine, apprenti cuisinier
a chef in training, typically working under a more experienced chef in a professional kitchen
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The young commis carefully chopped the vegetables for the soup.
Le jeune commis a soigneusement haché les légumes pour la soupe.
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He started as a commis and worked his way up to head chef.
Il a commencé comme commis et a gravi les échelons jusqu’à devenir chef cuisinier.