chasseur

[ sha-sur; French sha-sœr ]

noun

, plural chas·seurs [sha-, surz, sh, a, -, sœr].

1. (in the French army) one of a body of cavalry or infantry troops equipped and trained for rapid movement.
2. a uniformed footman or attendant; liveried servant.
3. a hunter.
4. Also called hunt·er's sauce [huhn, -terz saws]. French Cooking. a brown sauce, usually containing mushrooms, tomatoes, shallots, white wine, etc.

chasseur

/ ʃæˈsɜː; ʃasœr /

noun

1. French army a member of a unit specially trained and equipped for swift deployment
2. (in some parts of Europe, esp formerly) a uniformed attendant, esp one in the livery of a huntsman

adjective

1. often postpositive designating or cooked in a sauce consisting of white wine and mushrooms

Word History and Origins

Origin of chasseur¹

1790–1800; < French: literally, chaser; chase ¹, -eur

Word History and Origins

Origin of chasseur¹

C18: from French: huntsman

Example Sentences

At ten o'clock the church being nearly filled, M. J. Chasseur commenced the prayers; a calm that succeeded was of short duration.

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"Poulet chasseur, filets mignons sauce bearnaise," the man suggested.

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Napoleon was dressed in his green-coated chasseur uniform, and he held his little, silver-headed switch in his hand.

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I saw a chasseur leap a rail fence, stumble, and fall with the Screech-owl on top of him.

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In addition there are eighteen chasseur or rifle battalions (Jger).

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