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    L'armée (en. The army)

    [laʁme]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The body of soldiers and armed forces of a country
    The French army is deployed abroad.
    L'armée française est déployée à l'étranger.
    A structured military organization
    He joined the army after his studies.
    Il a rejoint l'armée après ses études.
    The armed body intended for the defense of a country
    The army protects the country's borders.
    L'armée protège les frontières du pays.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'armāta', past participle of the verb 'armare' meaning 'to arm'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in the army
    To be part of the military forces.
    être dans l'armée
    to call up for military service
    To summon someone to serve in the army.
    appeler sous les drapeaux
    to do military service
    To participate in mandatory military training.
    faire son service militaire

    Related Words

    military
    Pertaining to the army.
    militaire
    war
    Armed conflict between groups or nations.
    guerre
    regiment
    Military unit composed of several companies.
    régiment

    Slang Meanings

    A soldier
    This guy is a true comrade-in-arms.
    Ce gars est un vrai frère d'arme.
    Military life
    The barracks are not just barracks, it's the army.
    La caserne, c'est pas que des barracks, c'est l'armée.