civilian in French
civilian in French is civil, civile — civilian means a person who is not a member of the armed forces, police, or similar organisation.
civilian in French
civil
Not related to the military, police or other governmental professions.
civil
civile
What does "civilian" mean?
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noun A person who is not a member of the armed forces, police, or similar organisation.
"The convoy was ordered not to fire near civilians."
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adj Not related to the military, police, or other uniformed services.
"He swapped his uniform for civilian clothes on the weekend."
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civilian in a sentence
- The convoy was ordered not to fire near civilians.
- After the army, he struggled to adjust to civilian life.
- He swapped his uniform for civilian clothes on the weekend.
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What is "civilian" in French?
"civilian" in French is civil, civile. civilian means: A person who is not a member of the armed forces, police, or similar organisation.
How do you use "civilian" in a sentence?
Example: "The convoy was ordered not to fire near civilians." In French, "civilian" is civil, civile.
Are there other ways to say "civilian" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "civilian": civil, civile.
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