quick march

A military command or expression meaning to start marching at a brisk pace, often used figuratively to urge someone to move or act quickly.

• 🇫🇷Commandement militaire ou expression signifiant de commencer à marcher à pas rapides, souvent utilisé au sens figuré pour pousser quelqu'un à se dépêcher ou à agir rapidement.

1. Military command B2 formal

   A command given to soldiers to start marching at a fast, regular pace.

   • The sergeant shouted 'Quick march!' and the troops began moving.
   • At the command 'Quick march,' the soldiers stepped off in unison.
   • The officer ordered a quick march to cover the distance faster.

   🇫🇷pas cadencé accéléré

2. Fast walking pace B2 informal

   A brisk, energetic walking speed, often used in a military or organized context.

   • We set off at a quick march to reach the campsite before dark.
   • The hikers maintained a quick march along the trail.
   • He walked with a quick march, determined to get there on time.

   🇫🇷pas cadencé rapide