effectif

effectif

"Effectif" in English means "headcount" or "workforce," referring to the number of people in a group or team.

Here, 'effectif' refers to the total number or count of members in a collective group, in this case, employees.

Le nombre d'employés dans l'entreprise est un effectif de 50.

The number of employees in the company is an effective count of 50.

In this context, 'effectif' is used as an adjective meaning something that is in force or effect.

Pour être effectif, ce changement nécessite l'approbation du conseil.

To be effective, this change requires the board's approval.

Here, 'effectif' again is used as an adjective, meaning it is capable of producing desired results.

Ce système est moins effectif que le précédent dans la gestion des tâches.

This system is less effective than the previous one in task management.