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garnison

garrison

noun gar-nee-ZON Rare

Usage Note

garnison refers to the troops stationed in a fortified place or town, or to the town itself where troops are posted. Être en garnison means to be stationed (at a post). French garrison towns historically had a significant economic relationship with local populations, a fact reflected in many regional histories.

Examples

"Les soldats étaient en garnison à Metz."

Natural Translation

The soldiers were garrisoned in Metz.

Literal Translation

The soldiers were in garrison at Metz.

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