English–French

“corporal” in French

French

Alsobrigadier

Pronunciation

IPA/kapoʁal/

Example

Le caporal a donné un ordre.

The corporal issued an order.

Illustration for caporal (corporal)

How to say “corporal” in French

“Corporal” in French is caporal.

A uniformed junior leader at the head of a handful of soldiers.

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

Example sentences with caporal

Dans l'armée, le caporal supervise un petit groupe.

In the army, the corporal supervises a small group.

Tips for using caporal

  • As a masculine noun, caporal takes un, and its plural is caporaux.

Other French words for “corporal”

On a promu le brigadier hier.

The corporal was promoted yesterday.

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