How is the phrase les autorités en place translated from French to English

English translation
the powers that be
phrase

Les personnes ou les autorités qui détiennent actuellement le pouvoir.

The people or authorities currently in control or command.

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  • Les autorités en place ont tranché sur la nouvelle réglementation. — The powers that be decided on the new regulations.

  • Penses-tu que les autorités en place soient justes envers nous ? — Do you think the powers that be are fair to us?

  • Je dois suivre les ordres des autorités en place. — I must follow the orders of the powers that be.

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