Combattants (en. Fighters)

/kɔ̃.batɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An individual engaged in a struggle or armed conflict.

Freedom fighters are fighting for their rights.

Les combattants de la liberté se battent pour leurs droits.

An active member of an army or militia.

The fighters received intensive military training.

Les combattants ont reçu une formation militaire intensive.

From the verb 'combattre' which means to fight, to struggle.

freedom fighter

A person who fights for the freedom of a group or a nation.

combattant de la liberté

peace fighter

An individual who fights for peace and the peaceful resolution of conflicts.

combattant de la paix

combat

Armed struggle between belligerents.

combat

struggle

A physical effort to overcome an opponent.

lutte

war

Armed conflict between political communities.

guerre

Brawler

This guy is a real fighter in the street.

Ce gars est un vrai combattant dans la rue.

Fighter

She is a fierce fighter in the ring.

Elle est une combattante acharnée dans le ring.