gendarmerie
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gendarmerie
A police unit with a military organization that ensures safety and public order, especially in rural areas. In Germany, it was replaced by the state police, but it is still known in countries such as France or Austria.
In Frankreich ist die Gendarmerie für die Sicherheit außerhalb der großen Städte zuständig.
In France, the gendarmerie is responsible for security outside the large cities.
The word 'Gendarmerie' (gendarmerie) comes from French. It derives from 'gens d'armes', which literally means 'armed people' or 'men under arms'.
Die Gendarmerie hat eine lange Geschichte, die bis ins Mittelalter zurückreicht.
The gendarmerie has a long history that goes back to the Middle Ages.
In Germany, the term 'Gendarmerie' (gendarmerie) is historical today. In countries like France, Austria, or Switzerland, however, it is a current and official term for certain police forces.
Im Urlaub in Österreich haben wir eine Streife der Gendarmerie gesehen.
On vacation in Austria, we saw a gendarmerie patrol.
Common verbs in connection with the gendarmerie are 'die Gendarmerie rufen' (to call the gendarmerie) or 'einen Vorfall bei der Gendarmerie melden' (to report an incident to the gendarmerie).
Nach dem kleinen Unfall riefen die Anwohner sofort die Gendarmerie.
After the small accident, the residents immediately called the gendarmerie.
police
Both Polizei and Gendarmerie can refer to a police force responsible for maintaining safety and order. Polizei is the general term, whereas Gendarmerie refers to a specially militarily organized unit that operates mainly in rural areas. Use Gendarmerie only when this particular form is meant.
In dem ländlichen Gebiet sorgt die Gendarmerie für Sicherheit und Ordnung.
The gendarmerie ensures safety and order in the rural area.
In der Stadt sorgt die Polizei für Sicherheit und Ordnung.
The police ensure safety and order in the city.
