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marshal in French

marshal in French is maréchal, marshal, canaliser — marshal means a top-ranking military officer in certain countries, roughly equivalent to a five-star general.

marshal in French

maréchal
noun
marshal
noun
A person in charge of the ceremonial arrangement and management of a gathering.
canaliser
verb
To gather data for transmission.

What does "marshal" mean?

  1. noun A top-ranking military officer in certain countries, roughly equivalent to a five-star general.
    "He was promoted to field marshal after the campaign."
  2. noun A law enforcement officer, especially a federal one, or an official who oversees a public event.
    "The fire marshal inspected the building before the concert."
  3. verb To organize people, resources, or arguments into proper order, especially in preparation for something.
    "She spent the morning marshaling her evidence before the meeting."
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marshal in a sentence

  • He was promoted to field marshal after the campaign.
  • The fire marshal inspected the building before the concert.
  • U.S. marshals escorted the witness into the courthouse.
  • She spent the morning marshaling her evidence before the meeting.

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What is "marshal" in French?

"marshal" in French is maréchal, marshal, canaliser. marshal means: A top-ranking military officer in certain countries, roughly equivalent to a five-star general.

How do you use "marshal" in a sentence?

Example: "He was promoted to field marshal after the campaign." In French, "marshal" is maréchal, marshal, canaliser.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "marshal": maréchal, marshal, canaliser.

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