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cossack

/ˈkɒs.æk/

Traduction: Membre d'un peuple slave originaire du sud de la Russie européenne, d'Ukraine et des régions adjacentes d'Asie, historiquement réputé pour son habileté à cheval et ses compétences militaires, ayant servi de corps de cavalerie d'élite dans la Russie tsariste.

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈkɒs.æk/

nom propre

A member of a Slavic people from southern European Russia, Ukraine, and adjacent parts of Asia, historically renowned for their horsemanship and military skill, and who served as an elite cavalry corps in czarist Russia.

  • 🇫🇷Membre d'un peuple slave originaire du sud de la Russie européenne, d'Ukraine et des régions adjacentes d'Asie, historiquement réputé pour son habileté à cheval et ses compétences militaires, ayant servi de corps de cavalerie d'élite dans la Russie tsariste.
  1. Member of a Slavic people B2 formal

    A member of a predominantly East Slavic people known for their military traditions, horsemanship, and distinct culture, historically living in regions of southern Russia and Ukraine.

    • The Cossack warriors were renowned for their exceptional riding skills.
    • Many Cossack communities settled along the Don and Dnieper rivers.
    • He proudly traced his ancestry back to a famous Cossack leader.

    🇫🇷Cosaque

  2. Historical military role B2 formal

    A member of an elite cavalry corps in the Russian Empire, known for their bravery and service in the tsarist army.

    • The Cossack regiments played a crucial role in the Napoleonic Wars.
    • Cossack horsemen were a formidable force on the battlefield.
    • The tsar relied heavily on his loyal Cossack troops.

    🇫🇷Cosaque (cavalerie impériale russe)

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