This is the 971st most frequent French word.
troupes
Military troops or theatrical company.
In this sentence, 'troupes' refers to military forces or soldiers collectively.
Les troupes arrivent pour renforcer la frontière.
The troops arrive to reinforce the border.
Here, 'troupes' is used in the context of a group or ensemble of performers in a theatrical setting.
Les troupes de théâtre répètent pour la première.
The theater troops rehearse for the premiere.
In this usage, 'troupes' describes groups or flocks of birds, showcasing its flexibility to refer to assemblies of animals.