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    Chassa (en. Hunted)

    /ʃɑ.sa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Season or period during which one hunts.
    The hunting season starts in September.
    La chassa commence en septembre.
    Activity of tracking and capturing wild animals.
    Hunting is a tradition in certain regions.
    La chassa est une tradition dans certaines régions.
    The craft of making tools for hunting.
    He specializes in hunting for fishing.
    Il se spécialise dans la chassa pour la pêche.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'chacier', based on the word 'chassé'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hunt game
    To pursue animals to capture or kill them.
    chasser le gibier
    to chase one's demons
    To try to rid oneself of fears or inner problems.
    chasser ses démons
    to follow with the eyes
    To follow someone or something with the eyes.
    chasser du regard

    Related Words

    hunter
    Person who practices hunting.
    chasseur
    hunted
    Animal or person that is being hunted.
    chassé
    ghost canoe
    A Canadian legend related to fishermen returning home.
    chasse-galerie

    Slang Meanings

    To party excessively.
    He went to a party last night; he won't stop talking about it.
    Il est allé à une chassa hier soir, il n'arrête pas d'en parler.
    To pursue something with a lot of energy.
    She is pulling an all-nighter to finish her project before the deadline.
    Elle fait une chassa pour terminer son projet avant la date limite.