chasseur
(in the French army) one of a body of cavalry or infantry troops equipped and trained for rapid movement.
a uniformed footman or attendant; liveried servant.
a hunter.
Also called hunt·er's sauce [huhn-terz saws] /ˈhʌn tərz ˌsɔs/ .French Cooking. a brown sauce, usually containing mushrooms, tomatoes, shallots, white wine, etc.
Origin of chasseur
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How to use chasseur in a sentence
At ten o'clock the church being nearly filled, M. J. chasseur commenced the prayers; a calm that succeeded was of short duration.
Fox's Book of Martyrs | John Foxe"Poulet chasseur, filets mignons sauce bearnaise," the man suggested.
The Tragic Muse | Henry JamesNapoleon was dressed in his green-coated chasseur uniform, and he held his little, silver-headed switch in his hand.
The Exploits Of Brigadier Gerard | Arthur Conan DoyleI saw a chasseur leap a rail fence, stumble, and fall with the Screech-owl on top of him.
The Little Red Foot | Robert W. ChambersIn addition there are eighteen chasseur or rifle battalions (Jger).
British Dictionary definitions for chasseur
/ (ʃæˈsɜː, French ʃasœr) /
French army a member of a unit specially trained and equipped for swift deployment
(in some parts of Europe, esp formerly) a uniformed attendant, esp one in the livery of a huntsman
(often postpositive) designating or cooked in a sauce consisting of white wine and mushrooms
Origin of chasseur
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