sniper

• Nom désignant un tireur d'élite expérimenté qui atteint des cibles, généralement des personnes, depuis une position cachée ou masquée.

A noun referring to a skilled marksman who shoots at targets, typically people, from a hidden or concealed position.

1. Concealed marksmanB2formal

   A highly skilled shooter who fires at targets from a hidden position, often at long range.

   Tireur embusqué

   • The sniper took aim from a rooftop across the street.
   • Military snipers are trained to remain undetected for hours.
   • A police sniper neutralized the hostage taker.

   Synonymesmarksmanriflemansharpshooter