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errands, commissions

→ commission
noun · plural feminine Rare #49,426
errands In the expression « faire des commissions », it means errands or small tasks to take care of.
FR: J'ai quelques commissions à faire avant le dîner.
EN: I have a few errands to run before dinner.
commissions Also used for a fee or payment for services, especially a percentage of a sale or earnings.
FR: Elle reçoit des commissions sur chaque vente.
EN: She earns commissions on every sale.
Declension of commission
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On les paie pour faire des commissions, passer des messages.

They are paid to run errands and pass on messages.

— La Cité de Dieu (2002)

Je paierai pour ses commissions.

I will pay for his commissions.

— Le vent se lève (2006)

Avait-elle besoin des commissions ridicules sur mes gains ?

Did she need those ridiculous commissions on my winnings?

— 2046 (2004)

J'ai quelques commissions à faire.

I have a few errands to run.