Régiments (en. Regiments)

re-ji-mã

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Important military unit, often composed of several battalions.

The army's regiments often move in formation.

Les régiments de l'armée se déplacent souvent en formation.

Strict and disciplined organization within an army.

He was trained in one of the most prestigious regiments.

Il a été formé au sein de l'un des régiments les plus prestigieux.

Group of people having common rules and norms.

The regiments within this company set high standards.

Les régiments au sein de cette entreprise fixent des standards élevés.

From Latin 'regimentum', meaning 'direction, conduct'.

to be in the regiments

To be subject to strict rules and discipline.

être dans les régiments

military regiment

Organized formation of soldiers under command.

régiment militaire

to leave the regiment

To free oneself from established constraints or norms.

sortir du régiment

command

Authority or body responsible for leading a regiment.

commandement

deployment

Movement or distribution of troops on the field.

déploiement

discipline

Set of rules and norms to follow within a regiment.

discipline

A very organized and rigid group.

This project team is like a regiment; we have to follow each step to the letter.

Cette équipe de projet est comme un régiment, on doit suivre chaque étape à la lettre.

A reference to a strict routine.

He follows a regiment to the letter for his physical preparation.

Il suit un régiment à la lettre pour sa préparation physique.