Commis Meaning
/ˈkɒmi/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn assistant to a chef.
nounA deputy or clerk of a foreign official.
Sentence Examples
He started his career as a young commis in a Parisian kitchen.
The commis chef spent all morning prepping vegetables.
The young commis assisted the head chef in the kitchen.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The head chef instructed the young ____ to peel the potatoes.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A young ____ chef is responsible for basic kitchen preparation tasks.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree French commisbor. English commis Borrowed from French commis.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The head chef instructed the young ____ to peel the potatoes.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A young ____ chef is responsible for basic kitchen preparation tasks.