1. Plural of gendarme; members of an armed police force, especially in France or other French-speaking countries.
Usage: French origin; commonly used in English when referring to French police or military police; Singular form is 'gendarme'

Examples

• The gendarmes patrolled the streets of the small French village.
• Several gendarmes arrived at the scene to investigate the incident.
• The gendarmes are responsible for maintaining order in rural areas of France.
• Local gendarmes helped direct traffic after the accident.
• The gendarmes wore their distinctive uniforms as they walked through the town.