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    Sergents (en. Sergeants)

    /sɛʁʒɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Sergeant is a military rank.
    The sergeant led the team during the drill.
    Le sergent a dirigé l'équipe pendant l'exercice.
    A sergeant can also be a leader of a police unit.
    The police sergeant spoke at the press conference.
    Le sergent de policiers a pris la parole lors de la conférence de presse.
    In certain contexts, a sergeant has training responsibilities.
    The sergeant trained the new recruits for their first day.
    Le sergent a formé les nouvelles recrues pour leur premier jour.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sergens', which means 'servant' or 'sergeant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Staff Sergeant
    A sergeant of higher rank.
    Sergent-chef
    Town Sergeant
    Sergeant working in a town.
    Sergent de ville
    Instructor Sergeant
    Sergeant responsible for training recruits.
    Sergent instructeur

    Related Words

    military
    Related to the army.
    militaire
    police
    Public security organization.
    police
    rank
    Level or rank in a hierarchical structure.
    grade

    Slang Meanings

    Sergeant of life
    A sergeant who excessively controls others.
    Un sergent qui contrôle les autres de manière excessive.
    Major Sergeant
    A term used sarcastically to refer to someone who takes themselves too seriously.
    Un terme utilisé sarcastiquement pour désigner quelqu'un qui se prend trop au sérieux.