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    Combattant (en. Fighter)

    /kɔ̃.bat.tɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual who takes part in a fight, often in a military or sporting context.
    The fighter demonstrated bravery on the battlefield.
    Le combattant a fait preuve de bravoure sur le champ de bataille.
    A person who ardently defends a cause or ideology.
    She is a fighter for women's rights.
    Elle est une combattante pour les droits des femmes.
    An athlete participating in combat sports competitions.
    The MMA fighter won the match by KO.
    Le combattant de MMA a remporté le match par KO.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'to fight', from Old French 'combattre', derived from Latin 'combattere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fighting for a cause
    A person who actively struggles for a certain cause or value.
    combattant pour une cause
    fighter for freedom
    An individual who fights for freedom.
    combattant de la liberté
    fierce fighter
    A person who fights with tenacity and determination.
    combattant acharné

    Related Words

    to fight
    To act against an opponent, to fight.
    combattre
    fight
    Confrontation between two or more parties.
    combat
    fighting spirit
    A mindset that drives one to fight, to struggle.
    combativité

    Slang Meanings

    Wrestler
    This guy is a real wrestler in the ring.
    Ce type est un vrai lutteux sur le ring.
    Battler
    He is known in the neighborhood as a battler.
    Il est connu dans le quartier comme un batailleur.