agence — meaning in English

English meaning

• agency noun A business or organization that provides a particular service, often acting on behalf of others.
• bureau noun A government department or agency, especially one handling a specific area of administration.

Senses

agence is used for these senses in English:

• agency The office or function of an agent; also, the relationship between a principal and that person's agent.
• agency An establishment engaged in doing business for another; also, the place of business or the district of such an agency.
• bureau An office (room where clerical or professional duties are performed).
• buro (mostly, NNES) an office

agency — full definition

1. noun A business or organization that provides a particular service, often acting on behalf of others.
2. noun A person's capacity to act independently and make their own choices.
3. noun A department or branch of government responsible for a specific area.

bureau — full definition

1. noun A government department or agency, especially one handling a specific area of administration.
2. noun A chest of drawers for storing clothes, or a writing desk with compartments.

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