rifle shot

• Coup de feu tiré par un fusil, ou projectile ainsi tiré. Peut aussi désigner un bruit sec et soudain évoquant ce coup de feu.

A single discharge from a rifle, or a projectile fired from a rifle. Can also refer to a sharp, sudden sound resembling such a discharge.

1. Sound of a rifleB1formal

   The sound made when a rifle is fired.

   détonation de fusil

   • A rifle shot echoed through the valley.
   • They heard a single rifle shot in the distance.
   • The sudden rifle shot startled the birds.

2. Distance of a rifle shotB2formal

   The distance a bullet travels when fired from a rifle.

   portée de tir

   • The target was within rifle shot of the shooter.
   • The camp was set up just outside rifle shot of the enemy.
   • He could see the deer at rifle shot range.