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Usage Note
Drapeau forms its plural drapeaux following the -eau → -eaux pattern. Planter le drapeau means to plant a flag (literally or figuratively claim territory). The phrase sous les drapeaux (under the flags) historically referred to military service.
Examples
"Le drapeau français est bleu, blanc et rouge."
Natural Translation
The French flag is blue, white and red.

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