Assistants (en. Assistants)

/a.si.stã/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Person who assists or supports another person in a job or activity.
Administrative assistants are essential to the smooth operation of the company.
Les assistants administratifs sont essentiels au bon fonctionnement de l'entreprise.
Student who helps a teacher in their classes.
The research assistant helped collect data for the study.
L'assistant de recherche a aidé à collecter des données pour l'étude.
Person who assists a professional in their work.
She works as an assistant in a medical office.
Elle travaille comme assistante dans un cabinet médical.

Etymology

From the Latin 'assistentem', present participle of 'assistere', meaning to assist.

Common Phrases and Expressions

executive assistant
Person who helps a director with administrative tasks.
assistant de direction
personal assistant
Personal aide who manages daily tasks.
assistant personnel
project assistants
Team members who help in managing a project.
assistants de projet

Related Words

assistance
Action of helping or supporting someone.
assistance
to assist
Being present to help.
assister
educational assistant
Person who helps teachers in an educational setting.
assistant éducatif

Slang Meanings

Workforce
He needs workforce for his projects.
Il a besoin de main-d'œuvre pour ses projets.
Little arm
She is a little arm in the team, but she does excellent work.
Elle est un petit bras dans l'équipe, mais elle fait un excellent travail.