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“fire brigade” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/bʁigad/

Example

Une brigade de pompiers a éteint le feu.

A fire brigade put out the fire.

Illustration for brigade (fire brigade)

How to say “fire brigade” in French

“Fire brigade” in French is brigade.

A compact organized unit whose members act together toward a specific task.

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

Example sentences with brigade

La brigade de police est intervenue rapidement.

The police brigade intervened quickly.

Tips for using brigade

  • In French, brigade applies beyond the military to groups such as a fire brigade or police unit, with de plus the profession identifying the group.

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