Avant-postes (en. Outposts)

[avɑ̃ pɔst]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Locations situated in front of a main position, often used for protection or observation.

The army's outposts were well camouflaged.

Les avant-postes de l'armée étaient bien camouflés.

Support points established to control an area.

They established outposts along the border.

Ils ont établi des avant-postes le long de la frontière.

Derived from the French 'avant', meaning 'in front', and 'poste', denoting a location or position.

military outpost

Advanced observation or defense post within a military operation.

avant-poste militaire

outpost of civilization

A place where culture or society has been established in a new region.

avant-poste de la civilisation

post

Fixed location where a person or group is situated.

poste

advance

Advancement, progress forward.

avancée

Advanced post in a conflict situation.

This outpost has become the site of many confrontations.

Cet avant-poste est devenu le lieu de nombreux affrontements.

A strategic place in a competition.

This team created outposts in all playing areas.

Cette équipe a créé des avant-postes dans toutes les zones de jeu.