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    Troupes (en. Troops)

    [tʁup]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A group of people who come together to perform or work together, often in an artistic or military context.
    Theater troops regularly perform in several cities.
    Les troupes de théâtre se produisent régulièrement dans plusieurs villes.
    A group of soldiers or military units.
    The troops are mobilized for the annual military exercise.
    Les troupes sont mobilisées pour l'exercice militaire annuel.
    A set of participants in a collective activity.
    The scout troops camped in the great outdoors.
    Les troupes de scouts ont campé en pleine nature.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'troupe', derived from Latin 'tropus' meaning 'group'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    elite troops
    A group of highly skilled soldiers.
    troupes d'élite
    troops on the move
    A gathering of soldiers in motion.
    troupes en marche
    theater troops
    A set of artists performing in dramatic plays.
    troupes de théâtre

    Related Words

    flock
    A group of animals, often used to refer to sheep.
    troupeau
    soldier in a troop
    Soldier serving in a troop.
    troupier
    member of a troop
    Member of a group or organization.
    troupinaire

    Slang Meanings

    A noisy or disorderly group.
    That bunch of kids is really a troop!
    Cette bande de jeunes est vraiment une troupe !
    A set of buddies, often used in an informal context.
    I'm going out with my troop tonight.
    Je sors avec ma troupe ce soir.