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reconnoiter

UK
/ˌrɛkəˈnɔɪtə/
US
/ˌrɛkəˈnɔɪtɚ/

Translations

reconnoiternoun
reconnoiters
pl
UK
/ˌrɛkəˈnɔɪtə/
US
/ˌrɛkəˈnɔɪtɚ/
reconnaissanceSurtout dans un contexte militaire ou d’exploration préalable.
The reconnoiter was conducted to assess the enemy's position before launching the attack.
La reconnaissance a été menée pour évaluer la position de l’ennemi avant de lancer l’attaque.
reconnoiterverb
reconnoitered
Past Simple
reconnoitered
Past Participle
reconnoitering
Gerund
UK
/ˌriː.kəˈnɔɪ.tə/
US
/ˌri.kəˈnɔɪ.tɚ/
reconnaîtreS’emploie surtout avec un lieu, un terrain ou une zone à des fins d’observation préalable.
The soldiers were sent to reconnoiter the enemy's position before the main attack.
Les soldats ont été envoyés pour reconnaître la position de l’ennemi avant l’attaque principale.
Additional translations
explorerSens plus général, moins précis que « reconnaître ».
Synonyms
reconnaissance
explore
survey
inspect
scout
examine
investigate

Definitions

reconnoiternoun
The act of making a preliminary survey or exploration, especially to gather military information.
The reconnoiter was conducted to assess the enemy's position before launching the attack.
reconnoiterverb
To make a preliminary inspection or survey, especially to gather military information.
The soldiers were sent to reconnoiter the enemy's position before the main attack.
To explore an area to gather information, often for planning purposes.
The team decided to reconnoiter the site before starting the construction project.
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