ancillary in French
ancillary in French is ancillaire, auxiliaire, secondaire — ancillary means providing support to something more important, without being an essential part of it.
ancillary in French
ancillaire
Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary.
auxiliaire
Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary.
secondaire
Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary.
subordonné
Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary.
accessoire
Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter.
aide à la personne
Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter.
boy
Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter.
domestique
Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter.
employé de maison
Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter.
serviteur
Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter.
aide à la personne
(archaic) An auxiliary.
boy
(archaic) An auxiliary.
domestique
(archaic) An auxiliary.
employé de maison
(archaic) An auxiliary.
serviteur
(archaic) An auxiliary.
What does "ancillary" mean?
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adjective Providing support to something more important, without being an essential part of it.
"The hospital is recruiting nurses as well as ancillary staff."
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noun A person or thing that provides support to a main activity, such as a support worker in a hospital or school.
"The ancillaries voted to join the strike."
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ancillary in a sentence
- The hospital is recruiting nurses as well as ancillary staff.
- Parking fees and baggage charges are an ancillary source of revenue.
- The ancillaries voted to join the strike.
- Cleaning and catering are handled by ancillaries.
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What is "ancillary" in French?
"ancillary" in French is ancillaire, auxiliaire, secondaire. ancillary means: Providing support to something more important, without being an essential part of it.
How do you use "ancillary" in a sentence?
Example: "The hospital is recruiting nurses as well as ancillary staff." In French, "ancillary" is ancillaire, auxiliaire, secondaire.
Are there other ways to say "ancillary" in French?
Yes — French has 10 translations listed for "ancillary": ancillaire, auxiliaire, secondaire, subordonné, accessoire, aide à la personne.
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