Kommissionär

English translation: commissaire

23:48 Apr 25, 2017
German to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - History
German term or phrase: Kommissionär
Context: I'm translating a series of letters by a German POW who, after fleeing the German army in 1941, ends up being held in a French internment camp, having been arrested by the French who believe he might be a spy. He is now trying to sort out his papers to escape via steamer to Cuba.

He needs permission to get leave to travel to the nearest big city and go to the Consulate. The "Director" turns down this request initially, after which he goes to see the "Kommissionär", who, understanding the urgency of the situation, finally grants his request for leave.

What sort of position is this exactly? Anyone have an idea?
Emma Rault (X)
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English translation:commissaire
Explanation:
i.e. police inspector

https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commissaire_Maigret

Rank in the French police judiciaire (based on your context).
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commissaire


Explanation:
i.e. police inspector

https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commissaire_Maigret

Rank in the French police judiciaire (based on your context).

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agree  philgoddard: It's a reasonable assumption that if they were French, this was their job title.
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agree  seehand: in die Richtung hatte ich auch gedacht ...
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