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greffier

court clerk

noun greh-FYEH Rare

Usage Note

Greffier is the official who records proceedings and manages documents in a French court (greffe). The feminine form is greffière. In informal French, greffier is also a playful slang term for a cat, originating from a perceived resemblance to a clerk's fussy manner.

Examples

"Le greffier a lu le verdict à voix haute."

Natural Translation

The court clerk read the verdict aloud.

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