garrison

• Groupe de troupes stationnées dans un lieu précis, généralement une forteresse ou une ville, à des fins de défense.

A noun referring to a group of troops stationed in a particular location, typically a fort or town, for defensive purposes.

1. Military postB2formal

   A group of troops stationed in a fortress or town to defend it.

   Garnison (poste militaire)

   • The garrison was ordered to reinforce the city walls.
   • A small garrison remained at the fort during the winter.
   • The general inspected the garrison's readiness for battle.

   Synonymesdetachmentunit

2. Fortified locationB2formal

   The place where such troops are stationed, often a fort or military base.

   Garnison (lieu fortifié)

   • The ancient garrison was built on a hill overlooking the valley.
   • Soldiers lived in the garrison for months at a time.
   • The garrison housed over 500 troops during the war.

   Synonymescitadelfortfortressmilitary poststronghold

• Verbe signifiant placer des troupes dans un lieu fortifié pour le défendre, ou occuper un poste militaire en tant que garnison.

A verb meaning to station troops in a fortified place for defense or to occupy a military post.

1. Station troopsC1formal

   To place troops in a town, fortress, or other location for defense or control.

   mettre en garnison

   • The army garrisoned the border town to prevent invasion.
   • They decided to garrison the fort with 500 soldiers.
   • The general ordered his men to garrison the strategic port.

   Synonymesdefendguardmanoccupypoststation

2. Occupy with military forceC1formal

   To occupy a place with a military unit for protection or control.

   occuper militairement

   • The troops garrisoned the captured city for several months.
   • The government garrisoned the region to maintain order.
   • The castle was garrisoned by loyal soldiers.

   Synonymesbilletmanoccupypostquarterstation