poi·lu
poi·lu/pwäˈl(y)o͞o/
noun
an infantry soldier in the French army, especially one who fought in World War I.
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Poilu is an informal term for a late 18th century–early 20th century French infantryman, meaning, literally, the hairy one. It is still widely used as a ...
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Poilu is an informal term for a late 18th century–early 20th century French infantryman, meaning, literally, the hairy one. It is still widely used as a term of endearment for the French infantry of World War I. Wikipedia
The meaning of POILU is a French soldier; especially : a front-line soldier in World War I.
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A young hare Ferdinand is playing the harmonica before the battle. Soon the signal for attack will be given, and Ferdinand will face the terrible enemy on ...
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a French common soldier. poilu.
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The Poilus is a French rifle squad. They fight on the Entente Powers along with the British, Americans, Canadians, and Belgians.
Mar 29, 2016 · Le Poilu translates literally as “the hairy one” and was a collective identity assumed by French infantry during the First World War.
Adjective edit · (informal) hairy synonym, antonym △. Synonym: velu: Antonym: glabre · (dated, figurative) brave, courageous; energetic [late 19th c.] synonym ...
The standard French "Poilu" infantry unit is tasked with capturing sectors. A balanced unit with accurate "Fusilier" rifle fire and "Miltrailleur" Chauchat ...