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

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
fighting for a cause
A person who actively struggles for a certain cause or value.
combattant pour une cause

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.