staff in French
staff in French is bâton, canne, portée — staff means the people who work for an organisation.
staff in French
bâton
(plural staffs or staves) A long, straight, thick wooden rod or stick, especially one used to assist in walking.
canne
(plural staffs or staves) A long, straight, thick wooden rod or stick, especially one used to assist in walking.
portée
(music, plural staffs or staves) A series of horizontal lines on which musical notes are written; a stave.
personnel
(engineering) An arbor, as of a wheel or a pinion of a watch.
What does "staff" mean?
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noun The people who work for an organisation.
"The hotel staff were incredibly helpful."
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noun A long stick or rod, sometimes carried as a symbol of authority or used for support while walking.
"The old shepherd leaned on his staff."
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noun In music, the set of horizontal lines that notes are written on.
"She drew five lines to make a musical staff."
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verb To supply an organisation with workers.
"The new clinic is fully staffed and ready to open."
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staff in a sentence
- The hotel staff were incredibly helpful.
- We need to hire more staff before the busy season.
- The old shepherd leaned on his staff.
- She drew five lines to make a musical staff.
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What is "staff" in French?
"staff" in French is bâton, canne, portée. staff means: The people who work for an organisation.
How do you use "staff" in a sentence?
Example: "The hotel staff were incredibly helpful." In French, "staff" is bâton, canne, portée.
Are there other ways to say "staff" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "staff": bâton, canne, portée, personnel.
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