This is the 9762nd most frequent French word.
escadron
Squadron: A military unit, typically of cavalry or aircraft.
Here, 'escadron' refers to a military unit, specifically within the cavalry branch.
L'escadron de cavalerie se prépare pour l'entraînement.
The cavalry squadron is getting ready for training.
In this case, 'escadron' is used metaphorically to describe a group of birds flying together.
Nous avons vu un escadron d'oiseaux voler au-dessus du lac.
We saw a squadron of birds flying over the lake.
Here, 'escadron' represents a functional division within an organizational strategy.