Militaires (en. Military)

/militaire/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Concerning the army.
Military operations require careful planning.
Les opérations militaires exigent une planification rigoureuse.
Relating to war or defense.
Military technologies are evolving rapidly.
Les technologies militaires évoluent rapidement.
Refers to men and women serving in the armed forces.
Military personnel are often deployed abroad.
Les militaires sont souvent déployés à l'étranger.

Etymology

From the Latin 'militari' meaning 'of the army'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

active military
People currently serving in the armed forces.
militaires actifs
military service
Period during which a citizen is called to serve in the army.
service militaire
military veterans
Former members of the armed forces.
vétérans militaires

Related Words

militarism
Doctrine that prioritizes military interests over civilian ones.
militarisme
militarization
Process by which a society or country becomes increasingly oriented toward a military approach.
militarisation

Slang Meanings

Gendarmes
They are often referred to as gendarmes on the street.
On les appelle souvent des gendarmes dans la rue.
Soldiers
The soldiers received deployment news.
Les soliés ont reçu des nouvelles de déploiement.