maquis

• Sustantivo que designa a un miembro de la resistencia francesa que luchó contra la ocupación alemana durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, formando parte de los grupos armados de partisanos en zonas rurales o montañosas.

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

nombre propio

1. French resistance fighterB2formalpolitical

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

   maquis (resistente francés)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosguerrillapartisan

2. French underground movementB2formal

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

   maquis (resistencia francesa)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosresistanceunderground