No. 9,068 in French
combattant
Fighter; combatant.
In a sentence
Le combattant a montré un courage exceptionnel sur le champ de bataille.
The fighter showed exceptional courage on the battlefield.
In this sentence, 'combattant' refers to a fighter or soldier, highlighting bravery and combat involvement.
C'est un fervent combattant des causes environnementales.
He is a fervent advocate for environmental causes.
In this context, 'combattant' metaphorically refers to someone actively advocating or fighting for a cause.
Les combattants à l'entraînement s'améliorent chaque jour.
The fighters in training improve every day.
Here, 'combattants' are individuals undergoing physical or skill training, underlining the sport or martial art aspect.
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