Gendarme: meaning, definitions and examples

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gendarme

 

[ ส’ษ‘ฬƒdaสm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

law enforcement

A gendarme is a member of a French police force, particularly one that operates in rural areas or small towns. The term originates from the French word 'gendarmerie', which refers to a military force responsible for maintaining order in civil matters. Gendarmes have both military and police duties, distinguishing them from other civilian police forces. These officers typically handle law enforcement and public safety, including traffic control and criminal investigations.

Synonyms

law enforcement, military policeman, police officer

Examples of usage

  • The gendarme issued a ticket for speeding.
  • Gendarmes patrol the countryside to maintain peace.
  • During the festival, a gendarme ensured crowd safety.

Translations

Translations of the word "gendarme" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gendarme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ‡เค‚เคกเคฐเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gendarm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gendarm

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะฐะฝะดะฐั€ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผandarm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ†ฒๅ…ต (ใ‘ใ‚“ใบใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gendarme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gendarme

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท jandarma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—Œ๋ณ‘ (heongbyeong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู†ุฏุงุฑู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพandarm

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพandรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎชๅ…ต (xiร nbฤซng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพandar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gendarme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฝะดะฐั€ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒแƒœแƒ“แƒแƒ แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jandarma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gendarme

Word origin

The term 'gendarme' comes from the Old French phrase 'gens d'armes', which translates to 'men-at-arms'. This phrase was used to refer to armed soldiers, particularly those serving in the mounted forces during the medieval period. The concept evolved over time, and by the 17th century, the term became more specifically associated with the policing functions in rural areas of France. The gendarmerie itself was formalized in the 18th century, playing a vital role in maintaining civil order and enforcing laws, particularly in less urbanized regions. The French gendarmerie has served as a model for similar institutions in various countries, reflecting its historical significance in law enforcement.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,555 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.