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1.
nounfeminineSing
cavalry (troops on horseback); more broadly, mounted or armoured military units
Lors de la parade, la cavalerie a défilé sous les applaudissements.
During the parade, the cavalry marched past to applause.
Synonyms:troupes à cheval, cavalerie blindée, blindés
2.
nounfeminineSing
the cavalry (figurative) — reinforcements, backup called in to deal with a problem
Quand le problème a pris de l'ampleur, ils ont fini par appeler la cavalerie.
When the problem escalated, they ended up calling in the cavalry.
Synonyms:renforts, soutien