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Meaning of franc-tireur
Wordnet
franc-tireur (n)
a sharpshooter (in the French army)
Webster
franc-tireur (n.)
A French partisan soldier, or one belonging to a corps of detached light troops engaged in forays, skirmishes, scouting, etc.
franc-tireur Sentence Examples
- During the Franco-Prussian War, franc-tireurs harassed German forces with guerrilla tactics.
- The franc-tireurs were an irregular militia that operated outside the regular army.
- Their hit-and-run attacks on German supply lines proved to be highly effective.
- The franc-tireurs were often accused of being ruthless and cruel.
- The Prussian government offered bounties for the capture or killing of franc-tireurs.
- Despite the risks, many civilians joined the franc-tireurs to fight against the German occupation.
- Their legacy as heroic defenders of French territory inspired future resistance movements.
- The franc-tireurs became a symbol of the French people's determination to resist foreign invasion.
- Their tactics influenced the development of guerilla warfare in subsequent conflicts.
- The term "franc-tireur" is still used today to describe an independent or freelance fighter.
FAQs About the word franc-tireur
a sharpshooter (in the French army)A French partisan soldier, or one belonging to a corps of detached light troops engaged in forays, skirmishes, scouting, etc.
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During the Franco-Prussian War, franc-tireurs harassed German forces with guerrilla tactics.
The franc-tireurs were an irregular militia that operated outside the regular army.
Their hit-and-run attacks on German supply lines proved to be highly effective.
The franc-tireurs were often accused of being ruthless and cruel.
