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le personnel enseignant
/lə pɛʁ.sɔ.nɛl ɑ̃.sɛ.ɲɑ̃/
teaching staff
Le personnel enseignant est essentiel pour la réussite des élèves.
Teaching staff are essential for students' success.
formal
The collective group of teachers and educators working in an educational institution.
Le personnel enseignant a organisé une réunion pour discuter des nouvelles méthodes pédagogiques.
The teaching staff organized a meeting to discuss new teaching methods.
This term is commonly used in formal educational contexts to refer to all educators, including teachers, professors, and other instructional staff.
Collocations
le personnel enseignant de l'écolethe school's teaching staffle personnel enseignant qualifiéqualified teaching staff
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Usage
Use 'le personnel enseignant' in formal documents or professional settings. In casual conversation, 'les enseignants' is more common.
Gold Rule
Gender Agreement
The phrase is masculine plural, but it can refer to both male and female educators. The feminine form 'le personnel enseignante' is not standard.
Word Origin
Derived from 'personnel' (staff) and 'enseignant' (teacher), combining to refer to the collective group of educators.
Usage Notes
This phrase is used in formal contexts, particularly in educational administration and policy discussions. It is more precise than 'les enseignants' when referring to the entire teaching workforce.
Word Breakdown
personnel
staff
rootenseignant
teacher
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