outpost

• Substantif désignant un poste ou une installation située dans un lieu éloigné ou peu peuplé, souvent établi comme poste militaire ou avant-poste frontalier, ou plus largement un point avancé d'une organisation.

A noun referring to a station or settlement in a remote or sparsely populated location, often established as a military post or frontier outpost.

1. Remote stationB2formal

   A station or settlement located in a remote or sparsely populated area, often used for exploration or trade.

   avant-poste isolé

   • The explorers established an outpost in the Arctic region.
   • The trading outpost served as a hub for merchants traveling across the desert.
   • Scientists set up a research outpost on the remote island.

   Synonymespostremote stationsettlementstationtrading post

2. Frontier settlementB2formal

   A small settlement on the edge of a civilization, often representing the furthest extent of expansion.

   Avant-poste de colonisation

   • The pioneers built an outpost on the frontier of the new territory.
   • The outpost was the last sign of civilization before the wilderness.
   • Life in the frontier outpost was harsh and isolated.

   Synonymescolonyfrontier settlementremote stationsettlementtrading post

3. Military postB2formal

   A military installation positioned at a distance from the main body of troops, used for defense or surveillance.

   avant-poste militaire

   • The army maintained an outpost near the border to monitor enemy movements.
   • Soldiers at the outpost were responsible for early warning of attacks.
   • The outpost was reinforced with additional troops during the conflict.

   Synonymesgarrisonpicketpoststation