peloton

/pəlɔtɔ̃/
1.
nounmasculine

pack (of cyclists)

main group of competitors (in a race)

Il a réussi à rattraper le peloton juste avant l'arrivée.

He managed to catch up with the peloton just before the finish line.

Synonyms:groupe, tête de course
2.
nounmasculine

ball (of wool or yarn)

Le chat joue avec un peloton de laine sous la table.

The cat is playing with a ball of wool under the table.

Synonyms:pelote
3.
nounmasculine

platoon (small military unit)

Le peloton a reçu l'ordre de sécuriser la zone.

The platoon received orders to secure the area.

Synonyms:section, escouade
peloton - French Definition & Examples