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    Brigade (en. Brigade)

    /bʁiɡad/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A group of people, often organized for a specific mission.
    The fire brigade responded quickly to extinguish the fire.
    La brigade des pompiers est intervenue rapidement pour éteindre l'incendie.
    A military or paramilitary body.
    The armored brigade was deployed on the front line.
    La brigade blindée a été déployée en première ligne.
    A unit of personnel within an organization or service.
    She joined the health brigade to assist in emergencies.
    Elle a rejoint la brigade de la santé pour aider dans les urgences.

    Etymology

    The word 'brigade' comes from the Italian 'bricata', which means a group of people.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fire brigade
    A group of firefighters formed to combat fires.
    brigade de sapeurs-pompiers
    criminal brigade
    A specialized police group focused on fighting crime.
    brigade criminelle
    school brigade
    A group of students that helps maintain order at school.
    brigade scolaire

    Related Words

    brigadier
    An officer who commands a brigade.
    brigadier
    firefighter
    A member of a fire brigade.
    sapeur
    military
    Related to the army, often used in conjunction with brigade.
    militaire

    Slang Meanings

    Used to refer to a group of friends who support each other.
    We are a real brigade when we get together!
    On est une vraie brigade quand on se retrouve ensemble !
    Can refer to a team that works efficiently together.
    With my brigade, we completed this project in record time.
    Avec ma brigade, on a terminé ce projet en un temps record.