French Conversation · Level 77
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French word
commissariat
Pronunciation
IPA/komisaʁja/
Meaning
- masculine nounpolice station
Example
Je dois aller au commissariat pour déposer une plainte.
I have to go to the police station to file a complaint.
More examples
Le commissariat était fermé le dimanche.
The police station was closed on Sunday.
Core concept
A local police hub with a public counter where complaints enter the system and officers coordinate nearby responses.
Common phrases
aller au commissariat
go to the police station
déposer une plainte au commissariat
lodge a complaint at the police station
Similar words
police: The police as an organization or public service responsible for maintaining public order.
poste de police: A small local police station offering basic services and administrative assistance.
bureau de police: A police office or unit handling administrative and public-facing duties within a station.
Definition in French
Établissement de la police chargé d'accueillir le public, d'enregistrer les plaintes et de coordonner les interventions locales.
Word origin
Formed from French commissaire and Latin commissarius, commissariat originally named an office or service placed under an official's authority before developing specialized administrative senses.
Usage tips
- Commissariat is masculine, so the common phrase is 'au commissariat', formed from à le commissariat.
Other meanings
- supply departmentnoun
- supply depotnoun
Related words
- commissairepolice station chiefnoun