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    Fusillade (en. Shooting)

    /fy.zi.la.d/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Concentrated fire of several bullets, often carried out by an army or armed group.
    A shooting broke out during the demonstration.
    Une fusillade a éclaté au cours de la manifestation.
    Event where gunshots are fired.
    The shooting caused many casualties.
    La fusillade a fait de nombreuses victimes.
    Action of firing several bullets quickly.
    The soldiers responded with gunfire.
    Les soldats ont répliqué par une fusillade.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'fusiller' which means 'to shoot with a rifle.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    barrage of bullets
    Intense firing of bullets.
    fusillade de balles
    to be under fire
    To be exposed to gunfire.
    être sous le feu
    to fire at will
    To shoot without restriction.
    faire feu à volonté

    Related Words

    fusilier
    Soldier armed with a rifle.
    fusilier
    bullets
    Projectiles fired by firearms.
    balles
    investigation
    Investigation into the causes and responsibilities of a shooting.
    enquête

    Slang Meanings

    To express a rapid series of problems or criticisms.
    I took a barrage of complaints from my boss today.
    J'ai pris une fusillade de reproches de mon boss aujourd'hui.
    To describe a lively or noisy debate.
    The meeting turned into a verbal shooting match.
    La réunion s'est transformée en fusillade verbale.