peloton
French → English
(cycling) Peloton: the main group of riders in a bicycle race who stay together to reduce drag
Le maillot jaune est resté bien abrité au milieu du peloton pendant toute l'étape de plaine.
(English) The yellow jersey stayed well-protected in the middle of the pack during the entire flat stage.
Une chute massive à l'arrière du peloton a retardé plusieurs favoris du Tour de France.
(English) A massive crash at the back of the peloton delayed several Tour de France favorites.
(military) Platoon: a small tactical unit of soldiers, usually part of a company
Le lieutenant a ordonné à son peloton de se mettre en position défensive à l'orée du bois.
(English) The lieutenant ordered his platoon to take up defensive positions at the edge of the woods.
Le peloton d'exécution attendait l'ordre final devant le mur de la forteresse.
(English) The firing squad was waiting for the final order in front of the fortress wall.
Entry ID: fr:en:peloton · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary