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Maquis Meaning in English

word

maˈkiː
mah-KEE
mˈækwɪz
MAK-wiz

التعريف

Maquis can refer to dense, scrubby vegetation typical of the Mediterranean, or to the French resistance fighters during World War II who hid in such areas.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Use "maquis" for both the Mediterranean scrubland and (with a capital M) the French WWII resistance. Context tells the meaning. Not common outside historical, botanical, or literary conversation.

جمل نموذجية

The hills are covered in maquis.

basic

During World War II, the maquis fought against the Germans.

basic

Many animals live in the maquis.

basic

He disappeared into the thick maquis, making it impossible to find him.

natural

Some regions in Corsica are famous for their wild, fragrant maquis.

natural

Locals still tell stories about the maquis and their secret missions.

natural