Hussards (en. Hussars)

/y.zaʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Soldier belonging to a hussar regiment, often engaged in reconnaissance missions.

The hussar carried out his mission bravely.

Le hussard a accompli sa mission avec bravoure.

Light cavalry, often used in wars during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Hussars are renowned for their speed and agility.

Les hussards sont réputés pour leur rapidité et leur agilité.

Figuratively, refers to a bold or reckless person.

He acts like a hussar, unafraid of danger.

Il agit comme un hussard, sans craindre le danger.

Derived from the Hungarian word 'huszár', which refers to a type of cavalryman.

hussars of death

Group of hussars engaged in perilous missions.

hussards de la mort

hussard at the head

Three examples to refer to a bold leader.

hussard à la tête

hussars of the king

Reference to the loyalty of hussars to their sovereign.

hussards du roi

cavalry

Military unit on horseback.

cavalerie

infantry

Military unit on foot.

infanterie

reconnaissance

Military mission to observe the enemy.

reconnaissance

Taking reckless risks.

He behaved like a hussar, jumping from the roof.

Il s'est comporté comme un hussard, en sautant du toit.

Acting recklessly.

She decided to embark on this hussar adventure.

Elle a décidé de se lancer dans cette aventure hussards.