bureau

bureau/by.ʁo/

noun

table for writing and studying at school or home

Desk often has drawers; table is more general furniture.

Examples

01
Veuillez poser vos livres sur le bureau.
Please put your books on the desk.
02
Il y avait un dictionnaire sur le bureau de chaque élève.
There was a dictionary on every student's desk.
03
J'ai rangé mon bureau avant de commencer les devoirs.
I cleaned my desk before starting homework.

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