maquis

• Mitglied der französischen Widerstandsbewegung gegen die deutsche Besatzung während des Zweiten Weltkriegs; auch die Bewegung selbst bzw. ihr ländlicher Guerillakampf.

A noun referring to a member of the French underground resistance movement that fought against the German occupation during World War II.

Eigenname

1. French resistance fighterB2formalpolitical

   A member of the French underground resistance movement that fought against the German occupation during World War II.

   Französischer Widerstandskämpfer

   • The Maquis launched a surprise attack on the enemy convoy.
   • Many brave civilians joined the Maquis to liberate their country.
   • The Maquis hid in the mountainous regions of southern France.

   Synonymeguerrillapartisan

2. French underground movementB2formal

   The collective guerrilla organization that conducted sabotage and intelligence operations against Nazi forces in occupied France.

   Französische Widerstandsbewegung

   • The Maquis coordinated with Allied forces before the Normandy invasion.
   • Supplies were dropped by parachute to support the Maquis.
   • The Maquis played a crucial role in the French Resistance.

   Synonymeresistanceunderground