Artilleurs (en. Gunners)

aʁ.tijœʁ

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Military specialist who handles and uses artillery pieces.
The artillerymen were trained to operate the cannons on the battlefield.
Les artilleurs ont été formés pour opérer les canons sur le champ de bataille.
Member of an artillery unit in an army.
The artillerymen played a crucial role during the battle.
Les artilleurs ont joué un rôle crucial lors de la bataille.
Officer responsible for artillery operations.
The artillery officer planned the artillery strike.
L'agent des artilleurs a planifié la frappe d'artillerie.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'artillery', from the Latin 'artilleria' which means 'engine of attack'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

artillerymen in action
Artillery in service or operational use.
artilleurs en action
artillery support
Support of artillery fire for a military operation.
appui d'artillerie
battery of artillerymen
Group of artillerymen who operate cannons together.
batterie d'artilleurs

Related Words

artillery
Set of means and techniques for employing cannons and other heavy weapon systems.
artillerie
ammunition
Projectiles and charges used by artillerymen.
munition
battlefield
Area where military combat takes place.
champ de bataille

Slang Meanings

Military unit of shooters
The guys from the battalion are artillerymen, always ready to shoot.
Les gars du bataillon sont des artilleurs, toujours prêts à tirer.
Informal term for shooters
This group, they are artillerymen, they hit hard!
Ce groupe, ce sont des arties, ils frappent fort!