Bataillon (en. Battalion)

/batajɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Basic unit in an army, usually composed of several companies.

The battalion was deployed to the front.

Le bataillon a été déployé sur le front.

Set of soldiers forming a tactical organization.

The battalion received mission orders.

Le bataillon a reçu des ordres de mission.

Term sometimes used to refer to a large group of individuals in a non-military context.

A battalion of volunteers helped with fundraising.

Un bataillon de bénévoles a aidé à la collecte de fonds.

From Old French 'bataillon', diminutive of 'bataille'.

battalion of volunteers

Group of people who offer their help without being paid.

bataillon de volontaires

elite battalion

Military unit known for its skills and effectiveness.

bataillon d'élite

ghost battalion

Unit that does not exist or is fictitious.

bataillon fantôme

regiment

Military unit composed of several battalions.

régiment

company

Subunit of a battalion, usually composed of 100 to 200 soldiers.

compagnie

squadron

Air or cavalry unit, sometimes associated with a battalion.

escadron

A large group of people.

There was a battalion of fans at the concert.

Il y avait un bataillon de fans au concert.

A group organized for an activity.

We need a battalion for the cleanup operation.

On a besoin d'un bataillon pour l'opération nettoyage.