Militaire (en. Military)

[militɛʁ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Concerning the army, its members, or its activities.

Military operations are often secretive.

Les opérations militaires sont souvent secrètes.

Related to war or defense.

He acquired military training before becoming a pilot.

Il a acquis une formation militaire avant de devenir pilote.

Having the character of military discipline.

His behavior was very military and rigid.

Son comportement était très militaire et rigide.

From Latin 'militari' meaning 'related to soldiers'.

military service

Obligation to serve in the army.

service militaire

career military

Someone who has chosen the military profession as a way of life.

militaire de carrière

retired military

Former member of the army who no longer serves.

militaire à la retraite

war

Armed conflict between political groups or states.

guerre

army

Military force of a country or region.

armée

soldier

Member or individual in military service.

soldat

Troop or soldier.

He was deployed with his troop in the conflict zone.

Il a été déployé avec sa troupe dans la zone de conflit.

Concerning military operations.

This plan is very military; it requires discipline.

Ce plan est très militaire, il nécessite de la discipline.