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    Maréchaux (en. Marshals)

    /maʁeʃo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A high military title in certain armies, notably in France.
    Marshals played a crucial role in the military history of the country.
    Les maréchaux ont joué un rôle crucial dans l'histoire militaire du pays.
    Refers to chief officers during wars.
    The marshal of France led the battle.
    Le maréchal de France a dirigé la bataille.
    A historical figure famous for their bravery.
    Napoleon appointed several marshals during his reign.
    Napoléon a nommé plusieurs maréchaux pendant son règne.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'maior caput' meaning 'greater chief'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act like a marshal
    To act as a chief or authority.
    faire le maréchal
    marshal of France
    The highest military honorific title in France.
    maréchal de France

    Related Words

    farrier
    A craftsman who works with iron for horses.
    maréchal-ferrant
    farriery
    The set of activities related to leather and horses.
    maréchalerie

    Slang Meanings

    To express great authority or skill.
    He considers himself a marshal with his decisions.
    Il se prend pour un maréchal avec ses décisions.
    To refer to a person who commands without listening to others.
    Stop being a marshal, let us speak.
    Arrête d'être un maréchal, laisse-nous parler.