French Foreign Legion

British  

noun

1. a unit of the French Army formerly serving esp in French North African colonies. It is largely recruited from foreigners, with French senior officers

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Example Sentences

In the 15 years before he took power, Doumbouya gained extensive international experience, including being educated to master's level in France and serving in the French Foreign Legion.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

When he heard about a supposed job with the French Foreign Legion offering $3,000 a month, he signed up, imaging a future guarding dignitaries or assisting in peacekeeping missions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2025

Troops with the French Foreign Legion and French navy based in the region will work with local authorities to ensure water supplies to local populations, the Defense Ministry said in a statement on Thursday.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2023

He says he served in the French Foreign Legion, most recently in Ukraine, and that technology and artificial intelligence could be used to combat crime.

From Reuters • Aug. 17, 2023

Some adventurous young Americans had enlisted in the Canadian or British armies or joined the French Foreign Legion.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman