Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chasseur
Noun
/ʃæˈsɜːr/
Definition
A chasseur is a type of soldier or a hunter, especially one who is part of a special unit in the military or one who actively hunts game.
Examples
- The chasseur was skilled at navigating through the dense forest during the hunting expedition.
- In modern terminology, a culinary chasseur refers to a sauce made with mushrooms and shallots.
- The chasseur unit was deployed for reconnaissance missions behind enemy lines.
Meaning
The term comes from the French word for ‘hunter’ and can refer to a light infantry soldier or a person who hunts game for sport.
Synonyms
- Hunter
- Soldier
- Scout
- Ranger
