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    Poste (en. Job)

    /pɔst/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A place where mail is sent and received.
    I had to go to the post office to send a letter.
    J'ai dû me rendre au poste pour envoyer une lettre.
    A job or a role within an organization.
    She got a position as a marketing manager.
    Elle a obtenu un poste de responsable marketing.
    A strategic location.
    He took the observation post to monitor the area.
    Il a pris le poste d'observation pour surveiller la région.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'positum', past participle of 'ponere', which means 'to put, place'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    command post
    Place where coordination and control take place.
    poste de commandement
    forward position
    Position in advance in a military or observation area.
    poste avancé
    take a position
    Accept a job or a role.
    prendre un poste

    Related Words

    assignment
    Action of designating a person to a position or a mission.
    affectation
    vacancy
    Position available in a company.
    vacance
    station
    Place where one stops for a certain time.
    station

    Slang Meanings

    A place where one hangs out.
    We meet at the post after classes.
    On se retrouve au poste après les cours.
    A random job.
    He took a position just to pay his bills.
    Il a pris un poste juste pour payer ses factures.