council

• Nom désignant un groupe de personnes élu ou nommé pour prendre des décisions, gérer des affaires ou donner des conseils, souvent dans le cadre d'une administration locale ou d'une organisation.

A noun referring to a group of people elected or appointed to make decisions, manage affairs, or provide advice, often in a local government or organizational context.

1. Governing bodyB1formal

   A group of people elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject.

   Conseil (organe de décision ou de consultation)

   • The city council voted to approve the new park.
   • She was elected to the student council last year.
   • The council meets every Tuesday to discuss local issues.

   Synonymesassemblyboardcommissioncommitteegoverning bodypanel

2. Advisory groupB2formal

   A group of people convened to provide advice or guidance on a specific matter.

   groupe consultatif

   • The council of elders offered their wisdom on the dispute.
   • A council of experts was formed to review the policy.
   • The advisory council recommended changes to the curriculum.

   Synonymesadvisory boardboardcommissioncommitteepanel