No. 8,908 in French
caporal
"Caporal" means "corporal," a low-ranking non-commissioned officer in the military.
In a sentence
Le caporal a donné des instructions claires à ses soldats.
The corporal gave clear instructions to his soldiers.
Usage of 'caporal' as a rank in the military hierarchy.
Dans certaines expressions, 'caporal' est utilisé de manière figurative.
In some expressions, 'caporal' is used figuratively.
Usage of 'caporal' to denote a metaphorical leader or an enforcing figure.
Le jeune homme parlait si fièrement de son rôle de caporal dans la troupe.
The young man spoke so proudly of his role as a corporal in the troop.
Usage to convey a title of pride and responsibility within an organizational structure.
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