Guichetier (en. Ticket clerk)

/ɡiʃətje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Definition: Employee who manages transactions and customer reception at the counter.

Example Sentence: The ticket clerk processed my request very quickly.

Le guichetier a traité ma demande très rapidement.

Definition: Counter agent, particularly in a public or commercial establishment.

Example Sentence: The station ticket clerk helped me buy my ticket.

Le guichetier de la gare m'a aidé à acheter mon billet.

Definition: Person responsible for service at a cashier counter.

Example Sentence: The ticket clerk informed me of the opening hours.

Le guichetier m'a informé des horaires d'ouverture.

Etymology/Origin: Derived from the word 'guichet', which refers to an opening in a wall for passing objects.

Phrase: to wait in line at the ticket counter

Meaning: To wait one's turn to be served at the counter.

faire la queue au guichet

Phrase: one-stop shop

Meaning: Office that consolidates several administrative services to simplify procedures.

guichet unique

Phrase: sales counter

Meaning: Place where tickets or services are sold.

guichet de vente

Related Word: counter

Description: Opening or counter where transactions can be made.

guichet

Related Word: bank

Description: Financial institution where money transactions are carried out.

banque

Related Word: post office

Description: Public establishment where mail is sent and received.

bureau de poste

Slang Meaning: A dull job

Slang Example: He says he feels like a ticket clerk in this job.

Il dit qu'il se sent comme un guichetier dans ce boulot.

Slang Meaning: Someone who is strict in their work

Slang Example: That guy is really a ticket clerk; he doesn’t let anything slip by.

Ce type est vraiment un guichetier, il ne laisse rien passer.