police

• Nom désignant l'organisme public chargé du maintien de l'ordre, de la sécurité des citoyens, de l'application des lois et de la prévention et la répression des infractions.

A noun referring to an organized body of civil officers responsible for maintaining public order, enforcing laws, and preventing and investigating crimes.

indénombrable

1. Law enforcement organizationA1formal

   An official organization whose job is to maintain public order, prevent and solve crimes, and enforce laws.

   police (organisation de maintien de l'ordre)

   • The police arrived at the scene within minutes.
   • She called the police after hearing a strange noise.
   • The police are investigating the robbery.

   Synonymesconstabularyforcelaw enforcementpolice departmentpolice force

2. Members of the forceA1formal

   The people who work for this organization, typically officers.

   Membres de la force de police

   • Two police officers were patrolling the neighborhood.
   • The police have issued a warning about the scam.
   • He thanked the police for their quick response.

   Synonymesconstabularylaw enforcementpolice force

• Verbe désignant l'action de contrôler, de réguler ou de maintenir l'ordre dans un lieu ou une situation, souvent en exerçant une autorité ou une surveillance.

A verb used to indicate the act of controlling, regulating, or maintaining order in a place or situation, often with authority.

1. Maintain orderB2formal

   To control or regulate an area or activity, typically by enforcing laws or rules.

   Réglementer (maintenir l'ordre)

   • The security team polices the building entrance.
   • The agency polices the use of copyrighted material online.
   • Local authorities police the streets to ensure safety.

   Synonymescontrolenforceguardmonitoroverseepatrolregulate

2. Monitor or superviseB2formal

   To watch over or supervise a situation to ensure compliance with rules.

   Contrôler, surveiller

   • The committee polices the ethical conduct of its members.
   • The government polices the financial markets to prevent fraud.
   • They hired a team to police the event for safety violations.

   Synonymescontrolenforceguardmonitoroverseepatrolregulatesupervise