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    Bataillons (en. Battalions)

    /batɑjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A battalion is a military unit typically composed of several hundred to a few thousand men.
    The battalion was deployed to support the troops on the front line.
    Le bataillon a été déployé pour soutenir les troupes en première ligne.
    Also refers to a group of people organized for a specific task.
    A battalion of volunteers mobilized to clean the beach.
    Un bataillon de volontaires s'est mobilisé pour nettoyer la plage.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'bataillon', a diminutive of 'bataille', deriving from Latin 'battalia'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    elite battalion
    A group of elite troops, often specialized in difficult missions.
    bataillon d'élite
    volunteer battalion
    A group of people who come together for a cause, often unpaid.
    bataillon de volontaires
    to be like a battalion
    To act in a coordinated and effective manner, similar to a military unit.
    être comme un bataillon

    Related Words

    regiment
    A military unit larger than a battalion, made up of several battalions.
    régiment
    company
    A sub-unit of a battalion, usually composed of about one hundred men.
    compagnie
    squadron
    A military unit, often airborne or cavalry, that can consist of several companies.
    escadron

    Slang Meanings

    Buddies battalion
    We're going to the party with our buddies battalion.
    On va à la fête avec notre bataillon de potes.
    Bunch of fake friends
    He has a bunch of fake friends who never really support him.
    Il a un bataillon de faux amis qui ne le soutiennent jamais vraiment.