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    Chasseurs (en. Hunters)

    /ʃasœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who hunts animals for food or sport.
    Hunters get up early to make the most of the day.
    Les chasseurs se lèvent tôt pour profiter de la journée.
    A member of a military unit specialized in reconnaissance operations.
    Alpine hunters are trained to operate in mountainous terrain.
    Les chasseurs alpins sont entraînés à évoluer en montagne.
    A seller of tickets or invitations in an illegal context.
    He is considered a ticket scalper on the black market.
    Il est considéré comme un chasseur de tickets au marché noir.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'chasser,' derived from the Latin 'captiare,' meaning 'to catch.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be hunting
    To be in search or pursuit of something.
    être à la chasse
    to hunt in a group
    To participate in a hunt with several people.
    chasser en groupe
    to play at being a hunter
    To pretend to be a hunter, often while playing.
    jouer au chasseur

    Related Words

    hunting
    The act of hunting animals.
    chasse
    hunted
    Animal or prey that is hunted.
    chassé
    hunting lodge
    Residence used for hunting.
    château de chasse

    Slang Meanings

    headhunter
    A headhunter is a person who recruits candidates for specific positions.
    Un chasseur de têtes est une personne qui recrute des candidats pour des postes spécifiques.
    bounty hunter
    Bounty hunters track and capture fugitives for a reward.
    Les chasseurs de primes traquent et capturent des fugitifs pour obtenir une récompense.