English–French

“militia” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/milis/

Example

La milice a patrouillé le village.

The militia patrolled throughout the village.

Illustration for milice (militia)

How to say “militia” in French

“Militia” in French is milice.

Civilians acting together as a local armed force rather than as regular soldiers.

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

Example sentences with milice

Des civils ont formé une milice pour protéger le quartier.

Civilians formed a militia to protect the neighborhood.

Tips for using milice

  • Milice does not normally mean the official police; police or gendarmerie is used for those forces.

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