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    Postes (en. Posts)

    /pɔs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Jobs or functions within a structure.
    Management positions are highly sought after.
    Les postes de direction sont très recherchés.
    Military assignments.
    Our soldiers are deployed to various posts.
    Nos soldats sont répartis sur différents postes.
    Service points of a network (e.g.: first aid posts).
    There are several first aid posts along the beach.
    Il y a plusieurs postes de secours le long de la plage.
    Affiliations to security or communication bodies.
    Police posts are on alert during festive periods.
    Les postes de police sont en alerte en période de festivités.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ponte' meaning 'position' or 'place'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    command post
    Nerve center of an operation.
    poste de commandement
    to take a position
    To assume a temporary function.
    faire un poste
    forward post
    Surveillance position close to the enemy.
    poste avancé
    to respond to a position
    To react to a situation in employment.
    répondre à un poste
    observation post
    Place intended to monitor an environment.
    poste d'observation

    Related Words

    assignment
    Designation to a specific position.
    affectation
    mission
    Task or objective assigned.
    mission
    service
    Work performed under authority.
    service
    administration
    Organization that manages a system or structure.
    administration

    Slang Meanings

    Informal workplace.
    I do my job at home, that's my post.
    Je fais mon job chez moi, c'est mon poste.
    Influential position in a group.
    He has a good position in our crew.
    Il a un bon poste dans notre bande.