marshal

UK
/ˈmɑːʃəl/
US
/ˈmɑrʃəl/

Translations

marshalnoun
marshals
pl
UK
/ˈmɑːʃəl/
US
/ˈmɑrʃəl/
maréchalGrade militaire supérieur.
The marshal was responsible for overseeing the entire military operation.
Le maréchal était chargé de superviser toute l'opération militaire.
Additional translations
inspecteurNotamment dans l'expression fire marshal.
responsableDans le cadre de l'organisation d'événements ou de défilés.
marshalTitre employé surtout dans le contexte américain.
marshalverb
marshaled
Past Simple
marshaled
Past Participle
marshaling
Gerund
UK
/ˈmɑːʃəl/
US
/ˈmɑrʃəl/
Common verb meaning ‘arrange or gather’ with regular inflection; includes US spelling with single-l and British spelling with double-l.
rassemblerPour des faits, des arguments ou des preuves.
She marshalled her arguments before addressing the committee.
Elle a rassemblé ses arguments avant de s'adresser au comité.
rassemblerPour des personnes, des troupes ou des ressources.
The general marshaled his troops along the ridge.
Le général a rassemblé ses troupes le long de la crête.
Additional translations
ordonnerDans le sens de mettre en ordre ou de disposer méthodiquement.
organiserAvec une idée de mise en ordre efficace.
marshaladjective
more marshal
Comp.
most marshal
Super.
Used attributively to qualify another noun (e.g., "marshal badge", "marshal duties").
maréchalEn parlant d'un grade, d'une autorité ou d'une fonction liée à un marshal.
He pinned the marshal badge to his chest with practiced ease.
Il a épinglé l'insigne de maréchal sur sa poitrine avec une aisance experte.

Definitions

marshalnoun
An officer of the highest rank in the armed forces of some countries.
The marshal was responsible for overseeing the entire military operation.
A federal or municipal law officer.
The U.S. marshal was tasked with apprehending fugitives across state lines.
An official responsible for organizing public events, especially parades.
The parade marshal ensured that all the floats were in the correct order.
A person in charge of a particular activity or area, such as a fire marshal.
The fire marshal conducted a safety inspection of the building.
marshalverb
To arrange or assemble (people, troops, ideas, resources, etc.) in proper order or for a particular purpose.
The general marshaled his troops along the ridge.
To collect and direct (facts, arguments, evidence, etc.) effectively.
She marshalled her arguments before addressing the committee.
marshaladjective
Relating to or characteristic of a marshal, or of a marshal’s duties, authority, or insignia.
He pinned the marshal badge to his chest with practiced ease.