Chasseur
/ʃæˈsɜːr/
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Military Role
Used to describe a specific soldier's role focusing on marksmanship and tactics.
During the skirmish, their chasseurs provided crucial cover.
Pro Tip 2/3Historic Use
Originally pertained to light infantry used for reconnaissance and as skirmish troops.
The history book detailed how chasseurs moved stealthily through forests.
Pro Tip 3/3French Origin
Remember it has a French origin, stressing its use in relation to French military history.
Our guide in Paris spoke of Napoleon's chasseurs with great respect.
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