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    Gendarmes (en. Gendarmes)

    /χenˈdaɾmes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Agent of the gendarmerie.
    The gendarmes are responsible for maintaining order in crisis situations.
    Los gendarmes se encargan de mantener el orden en situaciones de crisis.
    Military police in some countries.
    The gendarmes were called to the scene of the accident.
    Los gendarmes fueron llamados a la escena del accidente.
    Security bodies in France with police functions.
    The French gendarmes have authority over rural areas.
    Los gendarmes franceses tienen autoridad sobre áreas rurales.

    Etymology

    From French 'gendarm', which comes from 'gens d'armes', meaning 'men of arms'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To catch the attention of the authorities
    To capture the authorities' attention.
    llenar el ojo de los gendarmes
    In the hands of the police or security forces
    To be under the control of the police or security forces.
    en manos de los gendarmes
    To disappear like gendarmes
    To suddenly disappear or leave no trace.
    desaparecer como gendarmes

    Related Words

    Gendarmerie
    A body of troops that acts as police in certain countries.
    gendarmería
    Public force
    A set of bodies dedicated to maintaining public order.
    fuerza pública
    Public order
    Condition of tranquility and respect for the laws in a society.
    orden público

    Slang Meanings

    Patrol
    The gendarmes patrol the city.
    Los gendarmes van de ronda por la ciudad.
    Guardians
    The gendarmes are seen as the guardians of order.
    Los gendarmes son vistos como los guardianes del orden.