What does pompier mean in English?
fireman
1 : tritely or insipidly academic pompier art : marked by pretentious and stereotypical themes or treatment a pompier stage setting. 2 [French, fireman] : of or relating to the personal equipment of a fire-fighting crew pompier hatchet.
What is a Pompier in France?
In French, firefighters are known as pompiers or sometimes as sapeurs-pompiers. Pompier (firefighter) comes from the word for “pump”, referring to the manual pumps originally used for firefighting.
What is sapeurs-pompiers?
[sapœʀpɔ̃pje ] masculine noun. firefighter. les sapeurs-pompiers the fire brigade.
How many fire stations are in Paris?
81 stations
The BSPP consists of 8,550 personnel with 81 stations and facilities who conduct 1200 operations daily.
Is there a feminine for Pompier?
12. Pompier (Firefighter) I have always heard that word in the masculine or sometimes with the expression ” femme-pompier” which means ”woman firefighter”.
Is pompier masculine or feminine?
pompier
| masculin | féminin | |
|---|---|---|
| superlatif | ||
| le plus pompier les plus pompiers le moins pompier les moins pompiers | la plus pompière les plus pompières la moins pompière les moins pompières | |
| adverbe | ||
| pompièrement |
Is Boulanger masculine or feminine in French?
Variations
| number | feminine | masculine |
|---|---|---|
| plural | boulangers | |
| singular | boulangère | boulanger |
When was the Great Fire of Paris?
This photograph shows the destroyed buildings left in the wake of the Paris Great Fire of September 12, 1900. The fire began at the Roller Mills and ultimately spread across a good portion of the town, causing a large amount of damage and destroying many buildings. The loss was estimated at $250,000.