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    Marines (en. Marines)

    /maʁin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Military personnel specialized in combat on land and at sea.
    Marines were deployed for a rescue mission.
    Les marines ont été déployés pour une mission de sauvetage.
    The naval forces of a nation.
    The fleet includes several marine units.
    La flotte comprend plusieurs unités de marines.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'marine', from the Latin 'marinus', meaning 'marine' or 'related to the sea'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the life of marines
    The difficult and rigorous life of marine soldiers.
    la vie des marines
    to be a marine
    Being part of the marine forces, involving military commitment.
    être un marine

    Related Words

    marine
    Related to the sea.
    marine
    ship
    Boat intended for maritime navigation.
    navire
    fleet
    A collection of a certain number of ships.
    flotte

    Slang Meanings

    A particularly tough marine.
    This guy is a real marine, he never backs down.
    Ce type est un vrai marine, il ne recule jamais.
    A humorous reference to a marine.
    Look, he behaves like a marine, even though he has never served.
    Regarde, il se comporte comme un marine, même s'il n'a jamais été en service.