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    Légion (en. Legion)

    /le.ʒjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A military body grouping soldiers.
    The Foreign Legion is a unit of the French army.
    La Légion étrangère est une unité de l'armée française.
    A large number of people or objects.
    There was a legion of fans at the concert.
    Il y avait une légion de fans à la concert.
    An assembly or association of individuals.
    This legion of activists is committed to the environment.
    Cette légion d'activistes s'engage pour l'environnement.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the Latin 'legio', which means 'a group' or 'a troop'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Legion of Honour
    Honorary distinction in France.
    légion d'honneur
    Foreign Legion
    Military unit that recruits foreigners into the French army.
    légion étrangère
    Legion of Merit
    Honorary decoration for services rendered.
    légion des mérites
    to be legion
    To be very numerous or widespread.
    faire légion

    Related Words

    legionnaire
    Soldier who is part of the Legion.
    légionnaire
    legionism
    Doctrine or behavior associated with a legion.
    légionisme
    to legion
    To make similar to a legion.
    légionner

    Slang Meanings

    A large number of people.
    There was a legion of kids in the park.
    Il y avait une légion de gosses dans le parc.
    A close-knit group of friends.
    We are a legion, ready to do anything together.
    On est une légion, prêts à tout faire ensemble.