This is the 1665th most frequent French word.
bureau
Desk or office.
Here, 'bureau' refers to a physical location or room where one works, specifically an office space.
Je travaille dans un bureau au centre-ville.
I work in an office downtown.
In this sentence, 'bureau' signifies a piece of furniture, specifically a desk.
Sur mon bureau, il y a un ordinateur et des papiers.
On my desk, there is a computer and some papers.
Here, 'bureau' is used to refer to the designated office belonging to the director, emphasizing the specific professional setting.