staff

UK
/stɑːf/
US
/stæf/

Translations

staffnoun
staffs
pl
UK
/stɑːf/
US
/stæf/
The hospital staff worked tirelessly to care for the patients.
Le personnel de l'hôpital a travaillé sans relâche pour soigner les patients.
bâtonUn bâton de soutien, notamment pour marcher ou grimper.
The hiker used a sturdy staff to help navigate the rocky terrain.
Le randonneur s'est servi d'un bâton solide pour franchir le terrain rocheux.
portéeEn musique, ensemble des cinq lignes de la portée.
The composer wrote the melody on the staff for the orchestra to play.
Le compositeur a écrit la mélodie sur la portée pour que l'orchestre la joue.
sceptreSymbole d'autorité ou de dignité, notamment dans un contexte cérémoniel.
The marshal carried a ceremonial staff topped with a silver eagle.
Le maréchal portait un sceptre de cérémonie surmonté d'un aigle en argent.
Additional translations
bâtonÉgalement possible dans le sens d'insigne d'autorité ou de cérémonie.
staffverb
staffed
Past Simple
staffed
Past Participle
staffing
Gerund
UK
/stɑːf/
US
/stæf/
pourvoir en personnel
The company plans to staff the new office with experienced employees.
L'entreprise prévoit de pourvoir le nouveau bureau en personnel expérimenté.
staffadjective
UK
/stɑːf/
US
/stæf/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to or intended for an organisation’s staff.
du personnelSe dit de ce qui est réservé au personnel.
The company provides a staff canteen that serves meals around the clock.
L'entreprise met à disposition une cantine du personnel qui sert des repas 24 heures sur 24.

Definitions

staffnoun
A group of people who work for an organization or business.
The hospital staff worked tirelessly to care for the patients.
A long stick used as a support when walking or climbing.
The hiker used a sturdy staff to help navigate the rocky terrain.
A set of five horizontal lines and four spaces that each represent a different musical pitch.
The composer wrote the melody on the staff for the orchestra to play.
A rod, pole, or sceptre carried as a symbol of authority, office, or ceremony.
The marshal carried a ceremonial staff topped with a silver eagle.
A rod or scepter carried as a symbol of office, authority, or power.
The monarch held a jewel-encrusted staff during the coronation.
staffverb
To provide an organization, business, etc., with a group of people who work for it.
The company plans to staff the new office with experienced employees.
staffadjective
Relating to, intended for, or used by the staff of an organization.
The company provides a staff canteen that serves meals around the clock.