Troupe (en. Troop)

/tʁup/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A group of artists or performers who act together.
The theater troupe is presenting a new play.
La troupe de théâtre présente une nouvelle pièce.
A group of animals or people moving together.
We saw a troupe of tourists visiting the city.
Nous avons vu une troupe de touristes visiter la ville.
A group of soldiers.
The troupe was deployed for a mission.
La troupe a été déployée pour une mission.

Etymology

From old French 'troppe', meaning 'group' or 'crowd'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ballet troupe
Group of ballet dancers.
troupe de ballet
theater troupe
Theater company presenting plays.
troupe de théâtre
elite troupe
A selected group of highly skilled individuals.
troupe d'élite

Related Words

comedian
Artist who performs in theater or on television.
comédien
actor
Person who plays a role in a fiction work.
acteur
dance
The art of moving musically.
danse

Slang Meanings

A bunch of people, often in an informal setting.
We are part of the same group of friends.
On fait partie de la même troupe de potes.
A close-knit or complicit group.
This group of friends is inseparable.
Cette troupe d'amis est inséparable.