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squadron in French

squadron in French is escadron, escadre — squadron means a military unit, especially in the air force or navy, made up of several smaller groups.

squadron in French

escadron
noun
escadre
noun
(military, navy) A detachment of vessels employed on any particular service or station, under the command of the senior officer
escadron
noun
(military, navy) A detachment of vessels employed on any particular service or station, under the command of the senior officer

What does "squadron" mean?

  1. noun A military unit, especially in the air force or navy, made up of several smaller groups.
    "The fighter squadron flew in tight formation over the base."
  2. noun A unit of cavalry or armored vehicles, or a naval detachment.
    "A squadron of warships patrolled the coastline."

squadron in a sentence

  • The fighter squadron flew in tight formation over the base.
  • A squadron of warships patrolled the coastline.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "squadron" in French?

"squadron" in French is escadron, escadre. squadron means: A military unit, especially in the air force or navy, made up of several smaller groups.

How do you use "squadron" in a sentence?

Example: "The fighter squadron flew in tight formation over the base." In French, "squadron" is escadron, escadre.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "squadron": escadron, escadre.

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