personnel /pɛʁsɔnˈɛl/ · noun · CEFR A2. French translation of "staff".

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Source term
staff
Translation
personnel
CEFR Level
A2
Part of speech
noun
Image
Photo of personnel (French)

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Article, Gender & Forms

French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "le".

Dictionary form personnel
Article le
Gender/article class masculine
Regular/likely plural personnels
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + le personnel
Examples
Le personnel de cet hôtel est très sympathique.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Le personnel de cet hôtel est très sympathique.

English: The staff at this hotel are very friendly.

A2 · Work Environment

Tout le personnel doit être à la réunion à neuf heures.

English: All staff must be at the meeting at nine.

A2 · Work Environment

Le personnel nous a aidés à trouver une table calme.

English: The staff helped us find a quiet table.

A2 · Work Environment

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