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    L'état-major (en. The general staff)

    /le eta maʒɔʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The group of officers responsible for planning and directing military operations.
    The general staff developed a strategy for the operation.
    L'état-major a élaboré une stratégie pour l'opération.
    The office where these officers meet to make decisions.
    The general staff is located in the adjacent building.
    L'état-major se trouve dans le bâtiment adjoint.
    A group of people analyzing strategic information.
    The members of the general staff presented their findings to the general.
    Les membres de l'état-major ont présenté leurs conclusions au général.

    Etymology

    From French, composed of 'état' meaning 'state' and 'major' derived from Latin 'major', meaning 'greater'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the high command of the armed forces
    The highest body of a country's armed forces.
    l'état-major des armées
    to be part of the general staff
    To be a member of a leading or strategic group.
    faire partie de l'état-major
    to assemble the general staff
    To gather military leaders for decision-making.
    réunir l'état-major

    Related Words

    command
    Authority or group responsible for military operations.
    commandement
    strategy
    Action plan designed to achieve a specific objective, often used in a military context.
    stratégie
    military operation
    Coordinated action carried out by armed forces.
    opération militaire

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to an informal meeting of leaders.
    We had a 'general staff' to discuss future plans.
    On a eu un 'état-major' pour discuter des projets futurs.
    Used to designate a planning team in a non-military project.
    The general staff for this project really worked well.
    L'état-major de ce projet a vraiment bien fonctionné.