franc-tireur
noun
a sharpshooter in the French army.
francs-tireurs
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pluralof franc-tireur.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It was Douay, their corps-commander, who came hastening up, with anxiety depicted on his countenance, and when he had questioned the francs-tireurs he gave utterance to an exclamation of despair.
From The Downfall by E. P. Robins
She has a strong sense of order and discipline, and a hatred of "francs-tireurs."
From Stray Studies from England and Italy by John Richard Greene
Gardes-mobiles, francs-tireurs, and even firemen likewise came from the provinces, whilst the work of provisioning the city proceeded briskly, the Chamber never hesitating to vote all the money asked of it.
From My Days of Adventure The Fall of France, 1870-71 by Ernest Alfred Vizetelly
At the opening of the French attack, a German officer rushed to the hospital, which was full of wounded, in search of francs-tireurs.
From Towards the Goal by Mrs. Humphry Ward
He hurriedly explained that he was French, a sergeant of francs-tireurs, and had come with two of his men from the wood of Dieulet, bringing important information for the general.
From The Downfall by E. P. Robins
