countermarch

• Nom désignant une manœuvre militaire consistant à faire marcher une troupe en sens inverse ou à revenir sur ses pas par le même itinéraire, ou un mouvement de marche dans la direction opposée.

A noun referring to a military maneuver involving a march in the reverse direction or back along the same route.

1. Military maneuverC2formal

   A march in the opposite direction or back along the same route, often used as a tactical movement.

   Contre-marche (manœuvre militaire)

   • The general ordered a countermarch to confuse the enemy.
   • The troops executed a precise countermarch across the field.
   • A countermarch can be used to reposition forces quickly.

• Verbe signifiant marcher en sens inverse ou faire exécuter une contre-marche à une troupe ; par extension, revenir sur ses pas ou changer de direction dans une action.

A verb meaning to march in the opposite direction or to reverse a march; also used figuratively to mean to reverse a course of action.

1. March back along the same wayC2formal

   To march back along the same route or path that was previously taken.

   Contre-marche

   • The troops were ordered to countermarch to their original position.
   • After reaching the dead end, the soldiers had to countermarch.
   • The general commanded a countermarch to avoid the ambush.

   Synonymesbacktrackdouble backretracereturnturn back

2. Change the order of soldiers during a marchC2formal

   To reverse or alter the order of soldiers or units while marching, often as a tactical maneuver.

   Contremarche (manœuvre tactique)

   • The drill sergeant taught the recruits how to countermarch efficiently.
   • During the parade, the battalion executed a perfect countermarch.
   • The commander used a countermarch to reposition the troops quickly.