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    Peloton (en. Platoon)

    [pɛ.lɔ.tɔ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    In dance, a formation of dancers.
    The dancers regroup in a peloton for the choreography.
    Les danseurs se regroupent en peloton pour la chorégraphie.
    Military formation.
    The peloton was ordered to move at dawn.
    Le peloton a reçu l'ordre de se déplacer à l'aube.
    Group of runners in a competition.
    The peloton surged forward at the start of the race.
    Le peloton s'est élancé au début de la course.

    Etymology

    Derived from the French word 'pelote,' which means a small heap.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in the peloton
    within a group or a competition.
    dans le peloton
    lead the peloton
    to be at the front of the group.
    mener le peloton

    Related Words

    pelotage
    Action of engaging closely in a group.
    pelotage
    pelote
    Small heap or ball of thread.
    pelote

    Slang Meanings

    To fight in the peloton.
    He managed to fight in the peloton until the end of the race.
    Il a réussi à se battre dans le peloton jusqu'à la fin de la course.
    To be in the leading peloton.
    She is in the leading peloton of the marathon.
    Elle est dans le peloton de tête du marathon.