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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a gendarme" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to refer to a member of a police force in certain countries, particularly in France and other Francophone regions.
Example: "The gendarme arrived at the scene to investigate the incident."
Alternatives: "a police officer" or "a law enforcement officer".
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He asked a gendarme for directions.
A gendarme volunteered to take the hostages' place.
A gendarme in Man says, "I have only this," and throws a few punches.
A gendarme was injured in the eye and taken to hospital, but released after treatment.
A gendarme stomped into the room with a drunk who hit Jaraffe.
He recently worked with Martin Scorsese, cropping up as a gendarme in Hugo.
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