billet

• Substantiv, das ein kurzes persönliches Schreiben, eine Unterkunft für Soldaten oder eine Stelle in einer Organisation bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a short personal letter, lodging for military personnel, or a job position within an organization.

1. Short personal letterB2formal

   A brief, informal written message, often personal in nature.

   Kurzer persönlicher Brief

   • She received a billet from her friend while traveling.
   • He wrote a quick billet to his mother before leaving.
   • The billet contained news about the family reunion.

   Synonymeletterlinemessagemissivenote

2. Military lodgingB1formal

   A place where soldiers are housed, often in a private home or civilian building.

   Einquartierung

   • The soldiers were assigned a billet in the village.
   • The officer inspected the billet for cleanliness.
   • They found comfortable billets for the troops during the campaign.

   Synonymehousinglodgingshelter

3. Job or positionB2informal

   A specific role or job within an organization, often temporary or assigned.

   Stelle

   • He got a billet as a junior analyst in the company.
   • Her billet in the project was to manage communications.
   • The team leader offered him a billet in the new department.

   Synonymeappointmentassignmentberthjobplacepositionpostsituation

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemandem eine Unterkunft zuzuweisen, besonders Soldaten, oder jemandem eine Stelle oder Arbeit zuzuteilen.

A verb meaning to assign or provide lodging, especially for military personnel, or to allocate a position or job.

1. Provide lodging for military personnelB2formal

   To assign or provide accommodation for soldiers, especially in private homes or civilian buildings.

   Einquartieren

   • The army billeted the troops in the village during the winter.
   • Local families were asked to billet the soldiers for the night.
   • The general ordered that the new recruits be billeted in the town hall.

   Synonymeaccommodatehouselodgeput upquartershelter