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bureau

Pronunciation: [/ˈbjʊ.ɹəʊ/]

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bureau: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use bureau in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “furniture”

(noun) a piece of furniture with drawers and a flat surface used for working or storing things. You might have one at home with your school supplies inside.

Example

She kept her important documents in the top drawer of her bureau.

Example

He couldn't find his keys because they were buried under papers on the bureau.

Example

Where do you usually keep your pencils in your bureau?

Context: “organization”

(noun) a government department or division dealing with a specific area of work. It's like a group of people who handle certain tasks for the government.

Example

The Bureau of Education is responsible for improving schools across the country.

Example

The Bureau of Transportation failed to address the traffic issues in the city.

Example

Which bureau is in charge of keeping the environment clean?

How to pronounce bureau

Pronunciation: [/ˈbjʊ.ɹəʊ/]

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