régiment
/ʁe.ʒi.mɑ̃/
1.
nounmasculine
regiment (military unit)
Mon grand-père a servi dans ce régiment pendant la guerre.
My grandfather served in that regiment during the war.
Synonyms:unité, corps, troupe, formation
2.
nounmasculine
a large number/a whole host (colloquial: used to emphasize many people or things)
Il y avait un régiment de journalistes devant sa porte.
There was a whole host of journalists in front of his door.
Synonyms:foule, multitude, tas, flot
