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feminine
/ˈtɾopa/
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Translation
troop, troops
Word origin
From French troupe ('band, company'), of Germanic origin. English took both troop and troupe from the same French source.
- Origin
- French
- Root
- troupe
- English cognates
- troop, troupe
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluraltropas
Examples
amanecer.
The troops advanced towards the border at dawn.
.
The general ordered the troop to withdraw.
reforzar .
They sent more troops to reinforce the position.
.
The troop camped near the river that night.
desfilaron .
The troops paraded through the city centre.
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