Franc-tireur (Noun)
Meaning
A sharpshooter (in the French army).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The French resistance fighters operated as franc-tireurs behind enemy lines during World War II.
- During the siege of Paris, franc-tireurs caused significant damage to the Prussian forces.
- In 1870, a skilled franc-tireur managed to bring down a key German officer.
- The use of franc-tireurs allowed the French to engage in a form of asymmetric warfare.
- In combat, the role of a franc-tireur required extreme accuracy and calmness under pressure.