brigand

• Nom désignant un voleur armé, généralement membre d'une bande criminelle, qui attaque les voyageurs ou se livre à des activités de grand banditisme.

A noun referring to an armed thief, typically a member of a band of outlaws who robs travelers or engages in organized crime.

1. Armed banditC1formal

   A member of a group of armed thieves who robs travelers, often in remote areas.

   bandit armé

   • The brigands ambushed the caravan in the mountain pass.
   • Legends tell of a notorious brigand who terrorized the countryside.
   • The authorities captured the brigand after a long chase.

   Synonymesbanditdesperadofreebooterhighwaymanmarauderoutlawplundererraiderrobber