fighter

• Nom désignant une personne qui participe à un combat ou à une lutte physique, souvent dans le contexte de sports comme la boxe ou les arts martiaux, ou dans un contexte militaire. Peut aussi désigner un avion de chasse.

A noun referring to a person who engages in combat or physical struggle, often in the context of sports like boxing or martial arts, or in military contexts.

1. CombatantB1formal

   A person who fights, especially in a war or physical conflict.

   combattant

   • The soldiers were trained as elite fighters.
   • He was a brave fighter in the resistance movement.
   • The fighters engaged in a fierce battle.

   Synonymescombatantfighter pilotmercenaryservicemansoldiersoldier of fortunetrooperwarrior

   Antonymesciviliannoncombatantpacifist

2. Boxer or martial artistA2formal

   A person who participates in combat sports such as boxing, MMA, or martial arts.

   Combattant (sports de combat)

   • The fighter knocked out his opponent in the third round.
   • She is a professional MMA fighter.
   • The young fighter trained every day at the gym.

   Synonymesboxerprizefighterpugilist

3. Persistent personB2informal

   A person who does not give up easily and struggles against difficulties.

   Personne persévérante

   • She is a real fighter; she never gave up despite the illness.
   • He's a fighter for social justice.
   • The cancer survivor is a true fighter.

   Synonymesbattlerscrapperstalwartsurvivortriertrouperwarrior

   Antonymescowarddefeatistquitter

4. B1formal

   A fast military aircraft designed for attacking other aircraft.

   Avion de chasse

   • The fighter jet flew over the base at supersonic speed.
   • The air force deployed several fighters for the mission.
   • The pilot skillfully maneuvered the fighter through the clouds.

   Synonymesfighter aircraftinterceptorwarplane