No. 1,835 in French
fusillade
A rapid and continuous discharge of firearms.
In a sentence
La fusillade a éclaté dans le quartier tranquille.
The shooting broke out in the quiet neighborhood.
In this sentence, 'fusillade' is used to describe a sudden and intense exchange of gunfire in the context of a violent incident.
Le film commence par une dramatique fusillade entre bandits et policiers.
The movie starts with a dramatic shootout between bandits and policemen.
Here, 'fusillade' refers to a cinematic or fictional depiction of a gunfight, highlighting its narrative use in storytelling.
Nous pratiquons une fusillade amicale au stand de tir.
We are practicing a friendly shooting at the shooting range.
In this context, 'fusillade' is used to refer to recreational shooting in a controlled environment, demonstrating its versatility in non-violent contexts.
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