No. 667 in French
pompiers
Firefighters.
In a sentence
Les pompiers sont arrivés rapidement sur les lieux de l'accident.
The firefighters quickly arrived at the scene of the accident.
The word 'pompiers' is used here as a noun to refer to 'firefighters', a recognized emergency service personnel.
Les pompiers éteignent les incendies et viennent en aide aux personnes en danger.
Firefighters extinguish fires and assist people in danger.
Here, 'pompiers' refers broadly to the profession and duties of firefighters in their rescuing and operational roles.
Chaque année, les pompiers organisent une journée portes ouvertes pour sensibiliser le public.
Every year, firefighters organize an open house day to raise public awareness.
In this context, 'pompiers' represents the organization or team involved in community engagement and education.
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