francs-tireurs
- plural of franc-tireur.
Example Sentences
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From that hour, in spite of their threats, our cattle remained in the woods; and it was also known that we had francs-tireurs traversing the country.
From The Pl?biscite or, A Miller's Story of the War by Chatrian, Alexandre
She has a strong sense of order and discipline, and a hatred of "francs-tireurs."
From Stray Studies from England and Italy by Greene, John Richard
That's French enough for you," said the young officer who was riding with us, turning in his seat to speak—"putting up a monument to glorify three francs-tireurs.
From Paths of Glory Impressions of War Written at and Near the Front by Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury)
German soldiers had ridden along this path and had not returned; the francs-tireurs were abroad.
From The Four Corners of the World by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)
I thought only of the long avenues of trees which stretched across that flat country, and which could hide whole companies of francs-tireurs.
From The Four Corners of the World by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)
