No. 9,989 in French

fusiliers

Infantry soldiers armed with rifles or muskets.

In a sentence

Les fusiliers se préparaient à l'entraînement militaire au lever du soleil.
The riflemen prepared for military training at sunrise.
In this sentence, 'fusiliers' refers to soldiers specialized in the use of rifles, specifically in a military context.
Le régiment des fusiliers marins est reconnu pour son courage et son efficacité.
The Marine Fusilier Regiment is renowned for its courage and efficiency.
Here, 'fusiliers' designates members of a specific regiment, indicating their service and specialized skills as marines.
L'histoire raconte les exploits des fusiliers du roi lors des batailles anciennes.
History recounts the exploits of the King's fusiliers during ancient battles.
This usage of 'fusiliers' reflects its historical context as soldiers in the service of a monarch, often using firearms.

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