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drapeau

flag

noun dra-POH Less Common
People & Society Nationality

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Usage Note

Drapeau forms its plural drapeaux following the -eau → -eaux pattern. Planter le drapeau means to plant a flag (literally or figuratively claim territory). The phrase sous les drapeaux (under the flags) historically referred to military service.

Examples

"Le drapeau français est bleu, blanc et rouge."

Natural Translation

The French flag is blue, white and red.

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