Fourier
derNounquartermaster (military historical)
English translations
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Fourier
Word details
- German meaning
- In der Armee eine Person, die für die Verpflegung und Unterbringung der Truppen zuständig ist.
- English meaning
- Quartermaster
- Synonym
- Verpflegungsmeister
- German example
- Der Fourier kümmerte sich um die Essensausgabe.
- English example
- The quartermaster took care of the food distribution.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Fourier
- Plural Form
- die Fouriere
Example sentences with “Fourier”
Der Fourier sorgte für die Verpflegung der Truppen. (The quartermaster provided for the troops' supplies.)
Frequently asked questions
What did a 'Fourier' do?
Historically, the Fourier was a non-commissioned officer responsible for lodging and supplying troops.