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🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

soldat britannique

Pronunciation / Transliteration: soldat britanik

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
British Soldier/ˈbrɪtɪʃ ˈsoʊldʒər/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #3400 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Le soldat britannique a accompli sa mission avec courage."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A member of the regular land armed forces of the United Kingdom.

    "The British soldier was stationed overseas on a peacekeeping mission."
  2. 2

    A historical or modern military serviceman belonging to the British Army.

    "A monument was erected to honor every British soldier who served in the campaign."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'British' derives from Old English 'Bryttisc', relating to the ancient Britons, combined with 'soldier', which traces back to the Latin 'solidarius', meaning a mercenary who receives 'solidus' (a Roman coin). Together, the phrase designates a member of the armed forces of the United Kingdom.

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