poilu

What is the slang meaning of the French word "poilu"?

June 2007 2007

And sometimes the poilu is a little confused, writing a charming letter of thanks to "Monsieur Lafayette" himself.

Defenders of Democracy; contributions from representative men and women of letters and other arts from our allies and our own country, edited by the Gift book committee of the Militia of Mercy

The poilu was a middle-aged man, and very drunk on some foul spirit which he had bought in a low cafe down by the river.

Now It Can Be Told Philip Gibbs 1919

Her poilu is her beau ideal of faith and courage, of patriotism and devotion to the principles of human rights, of cheerfulness and hopefulness, of invincibility in that his cause is just.

Foch the Man Laughlin, Clara E 1918

There is never a man turned away from its doors, for where is the "poilu" or where is the "Tommy" who is not always ready with a smile and a laugh and a song?

Mud and Khaki Sketches from Flanders and France Vernon Bartlett 1938

Do you know of any terms, expressions, or other meanings of today's word "poilu"

French Word-A-Day 2008

After decades of rejection as a symbol of outdated patriotism, the poilu (French slang for infantryman) has become a cultural icon in recent years, celebrated in films like "Joyeux Noel" (2005) and in books like "Lettres des Poilus," which has sold more than 300,000 copies since publication in 1998.

Collectors Vie For World War I Memorabilia Tobias Grey 2010

Then in 2008 an official ceremony was held to mark the death of Lazare Ponticelli, the "last poilu."

Collectors Vie For World War I Memorabilia Tobias Grey 2010

Some important themes featured in this collection are disease and wartime, the image of the German, the “poilu,” or French soldier, bank loans, Marianne (a symbol of victory), allegiance with the United States, the “ghost army” and women and children.

Archive 2008-04-01 2008

Some important themes featured in this collection are disease and wartime, the image of the German, the “poilu,” or French soldier, bank loans, Marianne (a symbol of victory), allegiance with the United States, the “ghost army” and women and children.

Creating, Managing & Pres. Dig. Assets: University of Illinois French WWI Poster Collection 2008