Gendarme: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฎโโ๏ธ
gendarme
[ สษฬdaสm ]
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:
๐ต๐น gendarme
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคกเคฐเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Gendarm
๐ฎ๐ฉ gendarm
๐บ๐ฆ ะถะฐะฝะดะฐัะผ
๐ต๐ฑ ลผandarm
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฒๅ ต (ใใใบใ)
๐ซ๐ท gendarme
๐ช๐ธ gendarme
๐น๐ท jandarma
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ณ (heongbyeong)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌูุฏุงุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ ลพandarm
๐ธ๐ฐ ลพandรกr
๐จ๐ณ ๅฎชๅ ต (xiร nbฤซng)
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพandar
๐ฎ๐ธ gendarme
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะฝะดะฐัะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แฏแแแแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ jandarma
๐ฒ๐ฝ gendarme
Etymology
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.