This is the 826th most frequent French word.
commis
"Commis" means assistant or clerk.
Here, 'commis' refers to a position or role, meaning a 'clerk' or 'assistant' in a workplace setting.
Le jeune homme a été embauché comme commis dans le magasin de vêtements.
The young man was hired as a clerk in the clothing store.
In this context, 'commis' is the past participle of the verb 'commettre,' meaning 'committed' or 'made' (a mistake, in this case).
Elle a commis une erreur importante dans son document.
She made a significant mistake in her document.
Here, 'commis' is used as a noun referring to an assistant or subordinate in a culinary setting.