word
French
dossier
DOS-ee-ay
ˈdɒsieɪListen
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Syllable breakdown
dossier
Dictionary meaning
A collection of documents about a particular person or subject.
History and origin
French — from 'dos' (back), because files were labelled on the back.
Examples
- Intelligence services compiled a detailed dossier on the suspect's activities.
Common mispronunciations
DOS-ee-erdoh-SYAY
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