English–French

“barracks” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kazɛʁn/

Example

Mon frère travaille à la caserne.

My brother works at the barracks.

Illustration for caserne (barracks)

How to say “barracks” in French

“Barracks” in French is caserne.

A guarded compound combining living quarters, stored gear, and a launch point for military or emergency teams.

Full entry for caserne: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with caserne

J'ai vu la caserne de pompiers en rentrant du travail.

I saw the fire station on my way home from work.

Tips for using caserne

  • The type of caserne is often specified with de pompiers for firefighters or militaire for the armed forces when context does not make it clear.

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