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troops

UK
/truːps/
US
/truːps/

Translations

troopsnoun
troops
pl
Plural-only noun referring to soldiers collectively; also regular plural of the noun 'troop'.
troupesAu sens collectif, pour des soldats ou des forces armées.
Government troops were deployed to restore order.
Des troupes gouvernementales ont été déployées pour rétablir l’ordre.
Additional translations
escadronsPour des unités militaires distinctes, notamment de cavalerie.
troopnoun

troops

pl

troops
pl
UK
/truːp/
US
/truːp/
troupesAu pluriel, au sens collectif de forces militaires.
Additional troops were dispatched to stabilize the area.
Des troupes supplémentaires ont été envoyées pour stabiliser la région.
troupeGroupe de personnes ou d’animaux ; aussi pour un groupe de scouts.
The troop of scouts gathered around the campfire to share stories.
La troupe de scouts s’est rassemblée autour du feu de camp pour raconter des histoires.
escadronUnité de cavalerie.
The troop was deployed to the front lines to support the infantry.
L’escadron a été déployé sur le front pour soutenir l’infanterie.
Additional translations
unité aéroportéeSens militaire, pour une unité de parachutistes ou aéroportée.
Synonyms
flock
group
crowd
gathering
assembly
contingent
unit
squad
band
herd
troopverb

troops

trooped
Past Simple
trooped
Past Participle
trooping
Gerund
UK
/truːp/
US
/truːp/
entrer en groupeSe dit d’un déplacement collectif, souvent en groupe.
The soldiers trooped into the barracks after the long day of training.
Les soldats sont entrés en groupe dans la caserne après cette longue journée d’entraînement.
Synonyms
march
parade
procession
advance
move

Definitions

troopsnoun
Soldiers or armed forces considered collectively.
Government troops were deployed to restore order.
The plural form of troop: several distinct units or groups, especially of soldiers or scouts.
Two troops of cavalry advanced across the plain.
troopnoun
A group of soldiers, especially a cavalry unit commanded by a captain, or an airborne unit.
The troop was deployed to the front lines to support the infantry.
A group of people or animals, especially a group of scouts or a group of monkeys.
The troop of scouts gathered around the campfire to share stories.
A unit of Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts under the leadership of an adult leader.
The local troop meets every Thursday to work on their badges.
Soldiers considered collectively; military forces (used almost exclusively in the plural).
Additional troops were dispatched to stabilize the area.
troopverb
To move or march as a group, often in a formal or organized manner.
The soldiers trooped into the barracks after the long day of training.
To walk somewhere in a large group, often in a casual or informal way.
The children trooped into the classroom after recess.
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