bataillon
/ba.tajɔ̃/
1.
nounmasculineSing
battalion (a military unit composed of several companies)
Le bataillon a été envoyé en renfort dans la zone sinistrée.
The battalion was sent as reinforcement to the disaster area.
Synonyms:unité, compagnie
2.
nounmasculineSing
a large group or crowd (colloquial)
On était tout un bataillon à l'anniversaire de Clara hier soir.
There was a whole crowd of us at Clara's birthday last night.
Synonyms:foule, groupe, tas
