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corporal in French

corporal in French is caporal, corporal — corporal means relating to the physical body rather than the mind or spirit.

corporal in French

caporal
noun
(military) A non-commissioned officer army rank with NATO code OR-4. The rank below a sergeant but above a lance corporal and private.
corporal
noun
(ecclesiastical) The white linen cloth on which the elements of the Eucharist are placed; a communion cloth.

What does "corporal" mean?

  1. adj Relating to the physical body rather than the mind or spirit.
    "Corporal punishment involves physically striking someone as a penalty."
  2. noun A junior military rank, above private and below sergeant.
    "She was promoted to corporal after two years of service."

corporal in a sentence

  • Corporal punishment involves physically striking someone as a penalty.
  • The soldiers endured great corporal hardship on the march.
  • She was promoted to corporal after two years of service.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "corporal" in French?

"corporal" in French is caporal, corporal. corporal means: Relating to the physical body rather than the mind or spirit.

How do you use "corporal" in a sentence?

Example: "Corporal punishment involves physically striking someone as a penalty." In French, "corporal" is caporal, corporal.

Are there other ways to say "corporal" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "corporal": caporal, corporal.

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