echelon in French
echelon in French is échelon, échelonner — echelon means a level or rank within an organisation, especially one of importance or seniority.
echelon in French
échelon
échelonner
(transitive, military) To form troops into an echelon.
What does "echelon" mean?
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noun A level or rank within an organisation, especially one of importance or seniority.
"She quickly rose to the upper echelons of the company."
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noun A formation of troops, ships, or aircraft arranged in parallel diagonal rows.
"The jets flew in a tight echelon formation over the stadium."
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echelon in a sentence
- She quickly rose to the upper echelons of the company.
- Only the top echelon of officers knew about the mission.
- The jets flew in a tight echelon formation over the stadium.
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What is "echelon" in French?
"echelon" in French is échelon, échelonner. echelon means: A level or rank within an organisation, especially one of importance or seniority.
How do you use "echelon" in a sentence?
Example: "She quickly rose to the upper echelons of the company." In French, "echelon" is échelon, échelonner.
Are there other ways to say "echelon" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "echelon": échelon, échelonner.
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