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franc-tireur

/ˌfrɑ̃ːk.tɪˈrɜːr/

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noun

/ˌfrɑ̃ːk.tɪˈrɜːr/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее меткого стрелка или снайпера, исторически связанного с французской армией.

A noun referring to a sharpshooter or sniper, historically associated with the French army.

  1. Sharpshooter in the French armyC1formalbritish

    A member of an irregular military unit in the French army, known for skilled marksmanship and guerrilla tactics.

    ruФрантирёр

    • The franc-tireurs were deployed to harass the enemy supply lines.
    • During the Franco-Prussian War, franc-tireurs played a key role in resistance.
    • He trained as a franc-tireur, specializing in long-range shooting.

    Synonymsguerrillairregularpartisansharpshooterskirmishersniper

Forms
  • francs-tireurs plural form
  • francs-tireurs' possessive plural form
  • franc-tireur's possessive singular form