This is the 2340th most frequent French word.
patrouille
"Patrouille" means "patrol" in English.
Here, 'patrouille' indicates a group organized for a specific activity, such as exploring, indicating a collective effort.
Les scouts ont formé une patrouille pour explorer la forêt.
The scouts formed a patrol to explore the forest.
In this sentence, 'patrouille' refers to a group of police officers systematically monitoring an area for security purposes.
La patrouille de police passe devant notre maison chaque soir.
The police patrol passes in front of our house each evening.
In this context, 'patrouille' describes a team of skilled performers, specifically pilots, showcasing coordinated maneuvers during an event.