commando

A noun referring to a member of a military unit trained as shock troops for hit-and-run raids, or an amphibious military unit trained for raids into enemy territory.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant un membre d'une unité militaire spécialement entraînée pour des raids et opérations surprises, ou cette unité elle-même, souvent parachutée en territoire ennemi.

1. Military Raider B2 formal

   A soldier belonging to a small, highly trained military unit that specializes in quick, surprise attacks and raids.

   • The commandos infiltrated the enemy camp at night.
   • He trained for years to become a commando.
   • A team of commandos was deployed for the rescue mission.

   🇫🇷Commando (soldat)

   Synonymes: operativeraiderrangersaboteur

2. Amphibious Unit B2 formal

   A military unit trained for operations launched from the sea, involving landings on enemy shores.

   • The commando unit landed on the beach under cover of darkness.
   • They are part of an elite amphibious commando force.
   • The commandos used small boats to approach the coast.

   🇫🇷Unité amphibie

• commandoes plural form
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• commando's possessive singular form