Mercenaires (en. Mercenaries)

/mɛʁ.sə.nɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Individual engaged in an army or armed force in exchange for remuneration.

Mercenaries were deployed to support local forces.

Les mercenaires ont été déployés pour soutenir les forces locales.

A person who acts out of self-interest, often disregarding moral consequences.

Some critics see him as a mercenary in politics.

Certains critiques le considèrent comme un mercenaire de la politique.

From the Latin word 'mercenarius', meaning 'one who works for pay'.

Hired mercenary

Individual hired to perform specific tasks for compensation.

Mercenaire à gages

To be a mercenary in politics

Acting out of self-interest rather than ideology.

Être un mercenaire de la politique

war

Armed conflict between communities, states, or groups.

guerre

contract

Formal agreement by which a person or group commits to providing services.

contrat

mission

Specific task assigned to a person or group.

mission

Opportunistic individual who easily changes sides.

That guy is a real mercenary; he supports whoever speaks the loudest.

Ce type est un véritable mercenaire, il soutient le dernier qui parle le plus fort.

A person who works solely for money, regardless of the cause.

He is known as a mercenary in his field, accepting any offer that pays.

Il est connu comme un mercenaire dans son domaine, acceptant toute offre qui rapporte.