You're probably thinking of Lafayette, who was a general in the US Revolution and part of the National Guard during the French Revolution. His full name is Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette.
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The Marquis De Lafayette was his name.
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Marquis de Lafayette
The United States gained allies and aid during the revolutionary war in terms of military aid and financial support from France, which was not in good terms with Britain.
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The French word "aide" is feminine.
He was a lieutenant aide for a British general during the French and Indian War.
"aide"
Lafayette served as Washington's Chief of Staff and Inspector General.
Aide
"merci pour ton aide / votre aide"