French

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Etymology

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From fonction +‎ -aire.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /fɔ̃k.sjɔ.nɛʁ/
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Noun

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fonctionnaire m or f by sense (plural fonctionnaires)

  1. civil servant, official
    Synonym: agent de l’État

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Descendants

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  • Portuguese: funcionário

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