maquis

• Substantivo que designa o integrante do movimento de resistência clandestino francês que lutou contra a ocupação alemã durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial; por extensão, designa também esse próprio movimento ou o grupo de combatentes da resistência.

A noun referring to a member of the French underground resistance movement that fought against the German occupation during World War II.

nome próprio

1. French resistance fighterB2formalpolitical

   A member of the French underground resistance movement that fought against the German occupation during World War II.

   Membro da Resistência Francesa

   • The Maquis launched a surprise attack on the enemy convoy.
   • Many brave civilians joined the Maquis to liberate their country.
   • The Maquis hid in the mountainous regions of southern France.

   Sinônimosguerrillapartisan

2. French underground movementB2formal

   The collective guerrilla organization that conducted sabotage and intelligence operations against Nazi forces in occupied France.

   Resistência Francesa

   • The Maquis coordinated with Allied forces before the Normandy invasion.
   • Supplies were dropped by parachute to support the Maquis.
   • The Maquis played a crucial role in the French Resistance.

   Sinônimosresistanceunderground