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legion

UK
/ˈliːdʒən/
US
/ˈlidʒən/

Translations

legionnoun
legions
pl
UK
/ˈliːdʒən/
US
/ˈlidʒən/
légionSens historique, dans la Rome antique.
The Roman legion was known for its discipline and effectiveness in battle.
La légion romaine était connue pour sa discipline et son efficacité au combat.
légionAu sens figuré : très grand nombre.
The celebrity was greeted by a legion of fans at the airport.
La célébrité a été accueillie par une légion de fans à l'aéroport.
Additional translations
légionDans les noms d'organisations d'anciens combattants.
Synonyms
host
multitude
company
garrison
army
horde
mass
swarm
throng
crowd
legionadjective
more legion
Comp.
most legion
Super.
UK
/ˈliː.dʒən/
US
/ˈli.dʒən/
innombrableEmploi soutenu, pour exprimer une quantité très grande.
The challenges facing the new administration are legion.
Les défis auxquels est confrontée la nouvelle administration sont innombrables.
Additional translations
nombreuxPlus courant dans la langue générale.
Synonyms
countless
myriad
multitudinous
many
numerous
legionary
copious
several
plentiful
abundant
innumerable

Definitions

legionnoun
A large group of soldiers in ancient Rome, typically consisting of 3,000 to 6,000 infantry soldiers and a group of cavalry.
The Roman legion was known for its discipline and effectiveness in battle.
A vast multitude or a large number of people or things.
The celebrity was greeted by a legion of fans at the airport.
A national organization of former military servicemen and servicewomen, such as the American Legion.
He joined the local legion to connect with other veterans in his community.
legionadjective
Very numerous or great in number.
The challenges facing the new administration are legion.
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