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    Fusil (en. Gun)

    /fy.zi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Long-barreled firearm used to shoot bullets.
    The hunter took his rifle for the hunting season.
    Le chasseur a pris son fusil pour la saison de chasse.
    Instrument used in some film productions to simulate gunfire.
    During filming, the actor used a prop rifle.
    Lors du tournage, l'acteur a utilisé un fusil factice.
    A rifle can also refer to a shoulder weapon, particularly one used in shooting sports.
    He practices target shooting with his air rifle.
    Il pratique le tir sportif avec son fusil à air comprimé.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to spout', referring to how bullets quickly exit the barrel.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take the rifle
    To engage in an act of violence or defense.
    prendre le fusil
    shotgun
    Type of rifle that uses repeating cartridges.
    fusil à pompe
    assault rifle
    Type of rifle designed for military combat.
    fusil d'assaut

    Related Words

    ammunition
    Projectiles used with firearms.
    munition
    cartridge
    Casing containing the components of ammunition.
    cartouche
    shot
    The action of firing a projectile using a weapon.
    tir

    Slang Meanings

    Boom-boom
    He took his 'boom-boom' to impress his friends.
    Il a pris son 'boum-boum' pour impressionner ses amis.
    Blah-blah
    It's all 'blah-blah' without action, while you need a rifle to hunt.
    Il n'y a que du 'bla-bla' sans action, alors qu'il faut un fusil pour chasser.