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front bench

/ˈfrʌnt bentʃ/

Traduction: Au Parlement britannique, le « front bench » désigne les sièges situés au premier rang de la Chambre des communes, occupés par les principaux ministres du gouvernement et les dirigeants de l'opposition, ou par extension les membres les plus importants d'un parti politique.

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/ˈfrʌnt bentʃ/C1formalbritishpolitical
  • frAu Parlement britannique, le « front bench » désigne les sièges situés au premier rang de la Chambre des communes, occupés par les principaux ministres du gouvernement et les dirigeants de l'opposition, ou par extension les membres les plus importants d'un parti politique.

In the UK Parliament, the front bench refers to the seats in the House of Commons occupied by leading government ministers and opposition spokespersons, or collectively the senior members of a political party.

  1. Leading politicians in parliamentB2formalbritish

    The seats in a parliament occupied by the leading members of the government and the opposition.

    frbanc des ministres

    • The Prime Minister sits on the front bench during debates.
    • The shadow cabinet members occupy the opposition front bench.
    • He was promoted to the front bench after the election.
  2. Leadership positionB2formalbritish

    Used to refer collectively to the most senior politicians in a government or opposition party.

    frpremier banc / banc des ministres

    • The front bench proposed a new bill on education reform.
    • She is a respected member of the front bench.
    • The front bench is responsible for setting party policy.