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    Patrouille (en. Patrol)

    /patʁuj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action of patrolling, route taken by a group to monitor or secure an area.
    The police patrol passed through the neighborhood while conducting rounds.
    La patrouille de police a traversé le quartier en faisant des rondes.
    A group of people or vehicles that conduct rounds.
    A military patrol was sent to the conflict zone.
    Une patrouille militaire a été envoyée dans la zone de conflit.
    Set of actions by a team to monitor and protect.
    The security patrol detected an intrusion.
    La patrouille de sécurité a détecté une intrusion.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'patrouiller', derived from 'patrouille' (action of patrolling).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To carry out a patrol
    To conduct a surveillance round.
    faire une patrouille
    Foot patrol
    Surveillance conducted on foot.
    patrouille à pied
    Motorized patrol
    Surveillance conducted by vehicle.
    patrouille motorisée

    Related Words

    Patrolman
    Person or vehicle that conducts patrols.
    patrouilleur
    To patrol
    Action of making rounds to surveil.
    patrouiller
    Monitor
    Person in charge of monitoring.
    surveillant

    Slang Meanings

    A team that surveils discreetly.
    They are on patrol to see if everything is fine in the building.
    Ils sont en patrouille pour voir si tout va bien dans le bâtiment.
    A nighttime outing to monitor locations.
    We are going to do a patrol in the city tonight.
    On va faire une patrouille en ville ce soir.