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partisans

/ˈpɑːtɪzænz/ /ˈpɑːrtɪzænz/

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noun

Partisan, adhérent

An adherent to a party or faction.

Examples :

"The political debate became heated as partisans on both sides argued fiercely for their candidate. "

Le débat politique est devenu houleux alors que les partisans des deux côtés se disputaient avec acharnement pour leur candidat.

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Partisan, militant

A fervent, sometimes militant, supporter or proponent of a party, cause, faction, person, or idea.

Examples :

"The political debate turned ugly when partisans on both sides started shouting insults. "

Le débat politique a mal tourné lorsque les partisans des deux côtés ont commencé à s'insulter.

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noun

Partisan, combattant de la résistance

A member of a band of detached light, irregular troops acting behind occupying enemy lines in the ways of harassment or sabotage; a guerrilla fighter.

Examples :

"During the war, partisans hid in the forest and attacked enemy supply trucks. "

Pendant la guerre, les partisans se cachaient dans la forêt et attaquaient les camions de ravitaillement ennemis.

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Commandant d'une troupe légère détachée, partisan

The commander of a body of detached light troops engaged in making forays and harassing an enemy.

Examples :

"During the guerilla war, the partisans ambushed the supply trucks, disrupting the enemy's ability to fight. "

Pendant la guerre de guérilla, les partisans ont tendu une embuscade aux camions de ravitaillement, perturbant ainsi la capacité de l'ennemi à se battre.

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Partisane

A long-handled spear with a triangular, double-edged blade having lateral projections, in some forms also used in boar hunting.

Examples :

"The museum display showed various weapons, including halberds, pikes, and partisans, used by soldiers in the past. "

L'exposition du musée présentait diverses armes, dont des hallebardes, des piques et des partisans, utilisées par les soldats dans le passé.

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Partisans

A soldier armed with such a weapon.

Examples :

"The historical museum displayed a collection of weapons, including several old partisans, long spears with decorative blades. "

Le musée historique exposait une collection d'armes, dont plusieurs anciens partisans, de longues lances à lames décoratives.

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