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battalion

/bəˈtæl.jən/

Translations

battalionnoun

battalions

/bəˈtæl.jən/

bataillonSens militaire ; s'emploie aussi au figuré pour désigner un grand groupe organisé.

The battalion was deployed to the front lines to support the ongoing military operations.

Le bataillon a été déployé en première ligne pour soutenir les opérations militaires en cours.

Synonyms

battalionadjective

/bəˈtæl.jən/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a battalion (e.g., "battalion commander").

bataillonnaireSens militaire ; emploi adjectival plutôt spécialisé.

He attended battalion-level training before deployment.

Il a suivi un entraînement bataillonnaire avant son déploiement.

battalionnoun

A large body of troops ready for battle, especially an infantry unit forming part of a brigade typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel.

The battalion was deployed to the front lines to support the ongoing military operations.

A large, organized group of people pursuing a common aim or sharing a major undertaking.

A battalion of volunteers gathered to help with the disaster relief efforts.

battalionadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a battalion.

He attended battalion-level training before deployment.