foot soldier

• Soldat qui combat à pied, généralement membre d'une unité d'infanterie ; aussi utilisé métaphoriquement pour désigner un membre ordinaire et travailleur d'une organisation ou d'un mouvement, qui accomplit des tâches importantes sans occuper de poste de direction.

A soldier who fights on foot, typically part of an infantry unit; also used metaphorically to describe a low-level, hardworking member of an organization or movement who carries out essential tasks without holding a leadership position.

1. Military infantryB1formal

   A soldier who fights on foot, as opposed to a cavalry or tank soldier.

   fantassin

   • The foot soldiers marched for miles through the forest.
   • In ancient battles, foot soldiers formed the main line of defense.
   • The general praised the bravery of his foot soldiers.

2. Low-level worker or supporterB2informal

   A person who does the basic, often unglamorous work in an organization or campaign.

   simple soldat

   • She started as a foot soldier in the marketing department.
   • The political campaign relied on foot soldiers to knock on doors.
   • Every successful company needs dedicated foot soldiers.