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desk in French

desk in French is bureau, pupitre, rubrique — desk means a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing, reading, or working, often with drawers.

desk in French

bureau
noun
A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a drawer or repository underneath.
pupitre
noun
A table, frame, or case, in past centuries usually with a sloping top but now usually with a flat top, for the use of writers and readers. It often has a drawer or repository underneath.
bureau
noun
A station for a string player in an orchestra, consisting of a chair and a music stand, or a row of such stations.
pupitre
noun
A station for a string player in an orchestra, consisting of a chair and a music stand, or a row of such stations.
rubrique
noun
A station for a string player in an orchestra, consisting of a chair and a music stand, or a row of such stations.

What does "desk" mean?

  1. noun A piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing, reading, or working, often with drawers.
    "She keeps her laptop and files neatly on her desk."
  2. verb To reject a submitted article or manuscript without giving it a full review.
    "The editor desked the manuscript after reading only the first page."
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desk in a sentence

  • She keeps her laptop and files neatly on her desk.
  • The editor desked the manuscript after reading only the first page.

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What is "desk" in French?

"desk" in French is bureau, pupitre, rubrique. desk means: A piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing, reading, or working, often with drawers.

How do you use "desk" in a sentence?

Example: "She keeps her laptop and files neatly on her desk." In French, "desk" is bureau, pupitre, rubrique.

Are there other ways to say "desk" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "desk": bureau, pupitre, rubrique.

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