No. 10,016 in French
garnison
"Garnison" in French means "garrison" in English, referring to a body of troops stationed at a fortress or town for its defense.
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La garnison était stationnée près de la frontière.
The garrison was stationed near the border.
It refers to a group of troops stationed at a specific location for defense purposes.
Lors de la bataille, la garnison a réussi à protéger la ville.
During the battle, the garrison successfully protected the city.
It denotes the military personnel collectively acting to defend an area.
Après des années, la vieille garnison a été transformée en musée.
After years, the old garrison was converted into a museum.
It signifies the physical structure or location where troops were stationed.
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