I made this glossary to show different terms in relation to the administrative assistant profession and to explain them well.
Accounting
noun
It's a action or process of keeping financial accounts.
Example: At my work I do accounting for the company and for helping the finance of the company.
en: Comptabilité
Binder
noun
A cover for holding loose sheets of paper, magazines, etc., together.
Example: I need a binder at my work to place all of my paper and documents.
en: Classeur
Business
noun
A business is defined as an organization or enterprising entity engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities.
Example: A work for a business.
en: Entreprise
Calculator
noun
Something used for making mathematical calculations, in particular a small electronic device with a keyboard and a visual display.
Example: At my work I need my calculator for doing my accounting.
en: Calculatrice
Computer
noun
It's a device, usually electronic, that processes data according to a set of instructions. The digital computer stores data in discrete units and performs arithmetical and logical operations at very high speed.
Example: I always use my computer at work. I do my report on the computer and answering e-mail.
en: Ordinateur
Contract
noun
A legal document that states and explains a formal agreement between two different people or groups, or the agreement itself
Example: It may sometimes happen to make reimbursement contracts with customers.
en: Contrat
Customer
noun
A person who buys goods or a service. We try to give all our customers good service.
Example: I answer call of client at my job and help them to have good services.
en: Client
Document
noun
It's a piece of written, printed, or electronic matter that provides information or evidence or that serves as an official record.
Example: At my work I need document for doing my job.
en: Document
Equipment
Noun
The necessary items for a particular purpose.
Example: Ensure the operation of the equipment by fulfilling the preventive maintenance requirements, call for repairs, maintain equipment inventories, evaluate new equipment and techniques.
en: Équipement
Invoice
noun
A list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these, a bill.
Example: I have to send the invoice to my clients.
en: Facture
Letter
noun
A written, typed, or printed communication, especially one sent in an envelope by mail or messenger.
Example: Write letters and emails on behalf of other office workers.
en: Lettre
Meeting
noun
An assembly of people, especially the members of a society or committee, for discussion or entertainment.
Example: Schedule meetings and take detailed minutes.
en: Réunion
Office
noun
It's can be a building or room in which people work at desks doing business or professional activities.
Example: Today, I work at my office.
en: Bureau
Phone
noun
A device that uses either a system of wires along which electrical signals are sent or a system of radio signals to make it possible for you to speak to someone in another place who has a similar device
Example: For my job it is mandatory to have a phone to communicate with customers and employees.
en: Téléphone
Problem
noun
A matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome.
Example: At my work I have to solve administrative problems.
Project
noun
A piece of planned work or an activity that is finished over a period of time and intended to achieve a particular purpose.
Example: It may happen that an administrative assistant must organize various projects for the company and the employees.
en: Projet
Provider
Noun
A person or thing that provides something.
Example: I contact the provider to place my order.
en: Fournisseur
report
noun
An account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document, after thorough investigation or consideration by an appointed person or body.
Example: At my work I need to do reports to help the business with all of the paper work.
en: Rapport
Secretary
noun
A person employed by an individual or in an office to assist with correspondence, keep records, make appointments, and carry out similar tasks.
Example: At my job I can be a secretary.
en: Secrétaire
System
noun
A set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting network.
Example: Maintain computer and manual filing systems.
