French Conversation · Level 149
30 words
French word
greffier
Pronunciation
IPA/gʁefje/
Meaning
- masculine nouncourt clerk
Example
Le greffier a noté l'heure d'audience.
The court clerk noted the time of the hearing.
More examples
Pour formaliser la procédure, prenez rendez-vous avec le greffier.
To formalize the procedure, make an appointment with the clerk.
Core concept
A court clerk who keeps the official written record and organizes the case file.
Common phrases
prendre rendez-vous avec le greffier
make an appointment with the clerk
s'adresser au greffier
contact the clerk
Similar words
greffe: The court registry responsible for case records, document filing, and public access.
clerc: An assistant in a court or law office who handles documents and routine administration.
huissier: A bailiff who delivers legal notices and carries out court judgments.
Definition in French
Fonctionnaire du tribunal chargé d'établir les procès-verbaux, d'enregistrer les pièces et de veiller à la tenue du dossier judiciaire.
Word origin
Greffier is formed from greffe, the court registry or record office, with the occupational suffix -ier.
Usage tips
- Greffier is masculine; the feminine form is greffière.
Other meanings
- registrarnoun
Related words
- greffecourt registrynoun
- greffièrefemale clerknoun