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
