No. 3,094 in French
partisan
A supporter or follower of a person, group, or cause.
In a sentence
Il est partisan de cette théorie depuis des années.
He has been a supporter of this theory for years.
In this sentence, 'partisan' is used as a noun to describe someone who supports an idea, cause, or theory.
Le film explore la vie des partisans durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale.
The movie explores the lives of partisans during World War II.
Here, 'partisan' refers to members of a group, often fighters or activists, who support resistance or a cause.
Son discours était clairement partisan, reflétant ses idées politiques.
His speech was clearly partisan, reflecting his political views.
This usage of 'partisan' as an adjective highlights bias or a strong adherence to a particular cause, especially in politics.
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