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
bataillon - French Definition & Examples