English–French

“legion” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/leʒjɔ̃/

Example

La légion romaine marcha vers la ville.

The Roman legion marched toward the city.

Illustration for légion (legion)

How to say “legion” in French

“Legion” in French is légion.

A disciplined body moving and acting as one, whether made of soldiers or a vast crowd.

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

Example sentences with légion

Le groupe a une légion d'admirateurs sur les réseaux sociaux.

The group has a legion of admirers on social media.

Tips for using légion

  • Légion is feminine, so the usual forms are une légion and la légion romaine, despite its military meaning.

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