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commissary

/ˈkɒmɪseri/ /ˈkɒmɪsɛri/

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noun

Magasin, cantine

A store primarily serving persons in an institution, most often soldiers or prisoners.

Examples :

"The soldiers bought snacks and toiletries at the army commissary. "

Les soldats ont acheté des collations et des articles de toilette au magasin de l'armée.

military organization commerce food service building

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noun

Cantine

A cafeteria at a movie studio.

Examples :

"The actors stopped by the commissary for lunch before their scene. "

Les acteurs se sont arrêtés à la cantine pour déjeuner avant leur scène.

entertainment food place

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noun

Commissaire, délégué

One to whom is committed some charge, duty, or office, by a superior power; a commissioner.

Examples :

"The principal appointed Sarah as the commissary for the school's fundraising event, entrusting her with the responsibility of organizing all the volunteers. "

Le principal a nommé Sarah commissaire de l'événement de collecte de fonds de l'école, lui confiant la responsabilité d'organiser tous les bénévoles.

government job military organization

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noun

Commissaire

An officer of the bishop, who exercises ecclesiastical jurisdiction in parts of the diocese at a distance from the residence of the bishop.

Examples :

"Because the bishop lived far away in the capital city, he appointed a commissary to handle church matters in the remote mountain villages. "

Parce que l'évêque vivait loin dans la capitale, il a nommé un commissaire pour gérer les affaires de l'église dans les villages de montagne isolés.

religion theology government law organization

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noun

Commissaire aux vivres

An officer who supplies provisions to an army.

Examples :

"The army depended on the commissary to provide them with enough food for their long journey. "

L'armée dépendait du commissaire aux vivres pour lui fournir suffisamment de nourriture pour son long voyage.

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noun

Le juge d'un tribunal ecclésiastique

The judge in a commissary court.

Examples :

"The commissary ruled on the validity of the will, settling the estate dispute. "

Le juge du tribunal ecclésiastique s'est prononcé sur la validité du testament, réglant ainsi le litige successoral.

government law job person

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noun

Commissaire

A higher-ranking police officer.

Examples :

"After reviewing the officers' reports, the commissary requested a meeting to discuss the inconsistencies. "

Après avoir examiné les rapports des officiers, le commissaire a demandé une réunion pour discuter des incohérences.