What does troupe in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word troupe in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use troupe in French.

The word troupe in French means troops, troupe, company, herd, flock, troops, troops, herd, troop, marine troop, theatrical troupe, drama group. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word troupe

troops

nom féminin (soldats) (military)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Il est dans l'armée, il fait partie de la troupe.
He is in the army; he is in the troops.

troupe, company

nom féminin (groupe d'artistes) (performers)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La troupe du Moulin Rouge se déplace en province.
The Moulin Rouge troupe (or: company) travels to the provinces.

herd, flock

nom féminin (gens se déplaçant ensemble)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Regardez cette troupe de touristes au pied de la Tour Eiffel !
Look at that herd (or: flock) of tourists at the foot of the Eiffel Tower!

troops

nom féminin pluriel (ensemble des militaires) (military)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Les troupes étaient en route pour reprendre la ville assiégée. Des troupes seront envoyées dans les zones touchées par la tempête.
Troops are on their way to reclaim the besieged city. // Troops will be dispatched to areas affected by the storm.

troops

nom féminin pluriel (organisation : ensemble des membres) (figurative, informal)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Les troupes d'électriciens sont prêtes à partir.

herd

nom féminin (animaux sauvages vivant ensemble) (animals)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Dans cette réserve, on admire des troupes d'éléphants et de girafes.

troop

nom féminin (plusieurs patrouilles de scouts) (Scouts)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
C'est Pierre le chef de cette troupe de scouts.

marine troop

nom féminin (corps de l'armée de terre française) (military)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Des troupes de marine sont intervenues pour arraisonner un bateau pirate.

theatrical troupe, drama group

nom féminin (groupe théâtral)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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