French Conversation · Level 21
89 words
French word
armée
Pronunciation
IPA/aʁme/
Meaning
- feminine nounarmy
Example
Mon frère est dans l'armée.
My brother is in the army.
More examples
L'armée est intervenue après la tempête pour aider les habitants.
The army intervened after the storm to help the residents.
Core concept
A coordinated national force whose units are equipped and directed for defense and military operations.
Common phrases
servir dans l'armée
serve in the army
l'armée de terre
army
l'armée de l'air
air force
Similar words
forces armées: All of a nation's military branches, including its army, navy, and air force.
soldat: An ordinary soldier who takes part in combat.
militaire: A member of the military, such as a soldier or officer.
Definition in French
Ensemble organisé des forces armées d'un État, chargé de la défense et des opérations militaires.
Word origin
French armée derives from Old French armée, related to armer, from Latin arma, 'weapons', with the sense of an armed body.
Usage tips
- 'Être dans l'armée' means serving in or belonging to the military, without specifying whether the person is conscripted or a career soldier.