English Equivalent

Could anyone help me with the equivalent English word for "L'etat-major? Saw it in "Le Monde this morning in connection with the Mali story. Thanks in advance.

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Permalink Reply by Stephen Bishop on January 28, 2013 at 12:42pm

I just looked on google translate and it says "The Military Staff"

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EducatorPermalink Reply by stu harris on January 28, 2013 at 5:55pm

That's a bit tricky. Yes, it can mean military staff officers, but it can also mean headquarters. In a non-military context it might mean top executives.

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Permalink Reply by Bill Morse on January 28, 2013 at 8:08pm

Based on your answers and the context I think I'll translate it as a staff officer. It might not be exact but it is the "equivalent" I think. Thanks for your help fellers. Maybe I should use google translate more, I hadn't thought of that. Again, thank you.

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Permalink Reply by Jean Dervin on January 29, 2013 at 8:04pm

"Top brass", colloquially.

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Permalink Reply by Bill Morse on January 30, 2013 at 1:57pm

Thanks Jean. (I'm not sure from your name if you are an English lady whose name rhymes with "clean" or a French gentleman who's name rhymes with "en") but either way your help is appreciated.