Sabres (en. Sabers)

/sabʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A cutting weapon, usually with a wide, curved blade, used by cavalry.

The general stood proudly with his saber in hand.

Le général se tenait fier avec son sabre à la main.

A type of sword used in certain fencing disciplines.

She won the tournament with a magnificent saber strike.

Elle a remporté le tournoi avec un magnifique coup de sabre.

A saber can also refer to a ceremonial or dress sword.

The ceremonial saber was adorned with precious stones.

Le sabre d'honneur était orné de pierres précieuses.

From French 'sabre', coming from Dutch 'zabel', and from Russian 'sablja'.

to saber

To fight using a saber.

tirer au sabre

to be on saber

To be ready to fight.

être en sabre

swords in hand

To be armed and ready for action.

sabres en main

sabretache

Case or shoulder pouch for carrying a saber.

sabretache

cavalryman

Soldier who fights on horseback, often armed with a saber.

cavalier

team

An armed group that might include sabers.

équipe

To fight in a chaotic manner.

We started saber-ing everyone at the party.

On s'est mis à sabrer tout le monde dans la fête.

To show strength or power.

He started saber-ing as soon as he heard a provocation.

Il a commencé à sabrer dès qu'il a entendu une provocation.