commis
clerk, assistant
noun koh-MEE Rare
Origin: Past participle of commettre (to entrust)
Also means
commis chef
Usage Note
Commis is invariable in form (singular and plural are the same: un commis, des commis). In a kitchen, commis de cuisine is the entry-level junior chef position. In an office or shop, it denotes a junior clerk or assistant. The word always refers to someone entrusted with subordinate duties.
Examples
"Le commis prépare les légumes sous la direction du chef."
Natural Translation
The commis chef prepares the vegetables under the chef's direction.
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