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/mi.li.tɛʁ/

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Translation

military (also noun: soldier, serviceman)

Word origin

From Latin militaris ('of soldiers'), from miles ('soldier').

Origin
Latin
Root
militaris
English cognates
military, militia

Grammar

Masc pluralmilitaires

Examples

' obligatoire .

Military service is no longer compulsory in France.

déployées .

The military forces are deployed at the border.

.

His father was a career soldier.

L' survolé .

The military aircraft flew over the city.

l' .

Several soldiers guard the entrance to the base.

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This word is part of lesson 25.