L'infanterie (en. The infantry)

/lɛ̃fɑ̃teʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Branch of the army that uses foot soldiers to conduct ground operations.

The infantry played a crucial role in the battle.

L'infanterie a joué un rôle crucial dans la bataille.

Military unit composed of foot soldiers.

The marine infantry is deployed for the mission.

L'infanterie de marine est déployée pour la mission.

Branch of the land army responsible for combat in open fields.

During the war, the infantry was often on the front line.

Lors de la guerre, l'infanterie a souvent été en première ligne.

The word comes from the Latin 'infantaria', which means 'children' or 'young people', initially designating the young recruits of the army.

light infantry

A rapidly moving infantry unit that uses flexible combat tactics.

l'infanterie légère

to be under infantry

To be under the command or control of infantry units.

être sous l'infanterie

to call in the infantry

To request the support of infantry troops in a military operation.

faire appel à l'infanterie

artillery

Branch of the army that uses artillery pieces to shoot from a distance.

artillerie

cavalry

Military unit composed of mounted soldiers, often used for quick attacks.

cavalerie

tactics

The art of preparing and conducting military operations to achieve strategic objectives.

tactique

The greens

The greens are often those who are starting in the infantry.

Les bleus sont souvent ceux qui débutent dans l'infanterie.

The infantrymen

The infantrymen are the backbone of the army.

Les fantassins sont la colonne vertébrale de l'armée.