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    Greffier (en. Clerk)

    /ɡʁe.fje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An official in the administration of justice who takes notes and writes reports.
    The clerk recorded all the witness statements.
    Le greffier a consigné toutes les déclarations des témoins.
    One who is responsible for archiving judicial documents.
    The clerk found the case file.
    Le greffier a retrouvé le dossier de l'affaire.
    An official who works in the registry of a court.
    The clerk informed the parties of the date of the hearing.
    Le greffier a informé les parties de la date de l'audience.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'greffier', derived from Latin 'graphicus', meaning 'scribe'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    court clerk
    A clerk working specifically within a judicial framework.
    greffier de justice
    clerk's report
    A document written by a clerk recounting the events of a hearing.
    procès-verbal de greffier

    Related Words

    registry
    Office where clerks work.
    greffe
    trial
    Legal action in which the clerk plays a role.
    procès
    hearing
    Session during which the clerk notes the proceedings.
    audience

    Slang Meanings

    Same responsibilities but in an informal manner.
    He acts as the court clerk, but without the title.
    Il fait le greffier du tribunal, mais sans le titre.
    Expression used to refer to a clerk in a familiar context.
    He is the local clerk, always there for the paperwork.
    Il est le greffier du coin, toujours là pour les papiers.