What does "bureau de poste" mean in French?
"bureau de poste" is the French word for "post office".
bureau de poste /byʁˈodə-pˈɔst/ · noun · CEFR A2. French translation of "post office".
See also: Translation page (English → French)
Translation and Meaning
- Word: bureau de poste
- Language: French
- Meaning: post office
- IPA: /byʁˈodə-pˈɔst/
- CEFR Level: A2
- Part of speech: noun
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Example Sentences
- Je dois aller au bureau de poste pour envoyer une lettre. English: I need to go to the post office to send a letter.
- Le bureau de poste est fermé le dimanche. English: The post office is closed on Sundays.
- Elle travaille au bureau de poste près de chez moi. English: She works at the post office near my house.
When and How to Use "bureau de poste"
Use "bureau de poste" when you want to talk about "post office" in French. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in A2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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What CEFR level is "bureau de poste"?
"bureau de poste" is tagged at CEFR A2 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.
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"bureau de poste" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.
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Je dois aller au bureau de poste pour envoyer une lettre.
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