Translations for redcoat in the English»French Dictionary

redcoat [Brit ˈrɛdkəʊt, Am ˈrɛdˌkoʊt] N

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1. redcoat Brit (at holiday camp):

redcoat

animateur/-trice m/f

2. redcoat:

redcoat

soldat m anglais (du XVIIIe siècle)

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Recruitment roadshows are held nationally and prospective redcoats have to show potential in a range of fields including dancing and singing. en.wikipedia.org

They stand there for a few hours until the redcoats march into town. en.wikipedia.org

Although the 5th had evinced a disposition to make a gallant resistance, it was flanked by the redcoats and forced to retreat in some disorder. en.wikipedia.org

In battle the redcoats usually formed in two lines rather three to increase mobility and firepower. en.wikipedia.org

Although discipline was harsh in the army, the redcoats had little self-discipline; gambling, looting, promiscuity and heavy drinking were common problems, among all ranks alike. en.wikipedia.org

This striking redcoat plumage gives rise to the specific name "militaris" and the Trinidadian name soldier bird. en.wikipedia.org

They have been known by a variety of other names, including wall louse, mahogany flat, crimson rambler, chilly billies, heavy dragoon, chinche bug, and redcoat. en.wikipedia.org

With success came mass looting and disorder as the redcoats turned to drink and reprisals. en.wikipedia.org

Life for a redcoat soldier was often tough and challenging. en.wikipedia.org

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