gendarme
French → English
(law enforcement) Gendarme: a member of a military force charged with police duties among civilian populations; paramilitary officer
Un gendarme a arrêté les automobilistes pour un contrôle de routine sur l'autoroute.
(English) A gendarme stopped the motorists for a routine check on the highway.
La caserne des gendarmes est située juste à l'entrée du petit village.
(English) The gendarmes' barracks are located right at the entrance of the small village.
(entomology) Firebug: the common name for the insect Pyrrhocoris apterus, known for its red and black patterns; red bug
Les enfants observent un groupe de gendarmes sur le tronc du tilleul.
(English) The children are observing a group of firebugs on the trunk of the linden tree.
Cet insecte, souvent appelé gendarme, est totalement inoffensif pour l'homme.
(English) This insect, often called a firebug, is completely harmless to humans.
Entry ID: fr:en:gendarme · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary