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    L’armée (en. The army)

    /laʁme/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An organized force, armed and equipped to defend a country or to engage in military operations.
    The French army is engaged in several missions abroad.
    L’armée française est engagée dans plusieurs missions à l'étranger.
    Military unit composed of soldiers and officers.
    He joined the army to serve his country.
    Il a rejoint l'armée pour servir son pays.
    The set of military activities.
    During the war, the army must follow complex strategies.
    Lors de la guerre, l'armée doit suivre des stratégies complexes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'armata', derived from 'armare', which means 'to equip, armed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To join the army
    To enlist in the military forces.
    entrer dans l’armée
    To serve in the army
    To complete the mandatory time in the armed forces.
    faire son service dans l’armée
    To be a soldier in the army
    To be a member of the military forces.
    être soldat de l’armée

    Related Words

    Soldier
    Member of an army, person who fights.
    soldat
    General
    Senior officer responsible for an army or a large unit.
    général
    Military
    Relating to the army or armed forces.
    militaire

    Slang Meanings

    Shock troop
    They are shock troops that intervene quickly.
    Ils sont des troupes de choc qui interviennent rapidement.
    Work uniform
    He enlisted in the army and now wears a work uniform.
    Il s'est engagé dans l'armée et porte maintenant un bleu de chauffe.