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    D'infanterie (en. Infantry)

    [dɛ̃.fɑ̃.tə.ʁi]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Branch of the army that uses soldiers on foot.
    Infantry soldiers are often on the front line during battles.
    Les soldats d'infanterie sont souvent en première ligne lors des combats.
    The army corps that includes land troops.
    The infantry division was deployed to support the forces present.
    La division d'infanterie a été déployée pour soutenir les forces en présence.

    Etymology

    The term 'infantry' comes from the Latin 'infantes', meaning 'children', used to designate soldiers who fight on foot.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    light infantry
    Infantry unit specialized in rapid operations.
    infanterie légère
    infantry battalion
    Military unit composed of several infantry companies.
    bataillon d'infanterie
    infantry service
    Military engagement within infantry troops.
    service d'infanterie

    Related Words

    cavalry
    Mounted military unit.
    cavalerie
    artillery
    Branch of the army that uses cannons and other heavy weapons.
    artillerie
    military
    Related to armed forces.
    militaire

    Slang Meanings

    basic soldier
    They call him 'the infantryman' when he is on duty.
    On l'appelle 'le fantassin' quand il est en service.
    iron foot
    In military jargon, 'iron feet' refers to infantry soldiers.
    Dans le jargon militaire, on parle des 'pieds de fer' pour désigner les soldats d'infanterie.