porte-drapeau
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le porte-drapeau
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
1. (military)
a. standard-bearer
Le porte-drapeau s’avança en tête, suivi de son régiment.The standard-bearer marched at the front, followed by his regiment.
2. (figurative) (representative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. standard-bearer (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Notre mouvement a besoin d’un porte-drapeau qui fera entendre notre message.Our movement needs a standard-bearer who will make our message heard.
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