A French policeman is commonly referred to as a Gendarme (8 letters) or a FLIC (4 letters). Gendarmes are members of the French National Gendarmerie, which is a branch of the French Armed Forces. They are responsible for providing public safety, law enforcement, and military policing services. Flics are members of the French National Police, which is a civilian police force. They are responsible for maintaining law and order in urban areas.