just a small official

language: fr

definitions

  1. A person holding a minor or low-ranking position in an organization, government, or administration.
    fr: Un petit fonctionnaire
  2. A way to describe oneself as having little influence or authority, often used to express modesty or to deflect responsibility.
    fr: Minimiser son importance

examples

  1. He didn't have the power to sign the decree; he was just a small official.

    Il n'avait pas le pouvoir de signer le décret ; il n'était qu'un petit fonctionnaire.

  2. Don't ask me to change the rules; I'm just a small official here.

    Ne me demandez pas de changer les règles ; je ne suis qu'un petit fonctionnaire ici.