Cuirassiers (en. Cuirassiers)

/kɥi.ʁa.sje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Heavily armed cavalrymen, often used in the army.

The cuirassiers played an important role during the battles of Napoleon.

Les cuirassiers ont joué un rôle important lors des batailles de Napoléon.

Military units made up of knights wearing a cuirass.

The cuirassiers were distinguished by their brilliant attire on the battlefield.

Les cuirassiers se distinguaient par leur tenue brillante sur le champ de bataille.

The word 'cuirassier' derives from the word 'cuirasse', which designates a protective armor.

cuirassiers of France

Refers to the famous French units of cuirassiers.

cuirassiers de France

charge of the cuirassiers

A bold military maneuver performed by the cuirassiers.

charge des cuirassiers

cuirass

Armor that covers the torso.

cuirasse

cavalryman

Mounted soldier.

cavalier

army

Military organization of a country.

armée

A historical term used to refer to determined soldiers.

He fought like a true cuirassier in the battle.

Il a combattu comme un vrai cuirassier dans la bataille.

Used to describe a solid and resilient person.

She is as solid as a cuirassier in the face of adversity.

Elle est aussi solide qu'un cuirassier face à l'adversité.