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warhorses

/ˈwɔːrhoːrsɪz/ /ˈwɔːrˌhɔːrsɪz/

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noun

Cheval de guerre, destrier

Any horse used in horse-cavalry, but especially one bearing an armored knight.

Examples :

"The museum displayed several suits of armor alongside the life-sized models of warhorses that would have carried them into battle. "

Le musée exposait plusieurs armures à côté des modèles grandeur nature de chevaux de guerre qui les auraient portés au combat.

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noun

Cheval de bataille, œuvre fétiche

A regularly revived theatrical or musical work, as with Hamlet or a Beethoven symphony, or as excerpts thereto. May imply that the work in question has become hackneyed.

Examples :

"The orchestra's program this season is full of warhorses like Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, pieces they perform every single year. "

Le programme de l'orchestre cette saison est rempli de « chevaux de bataille » comme la Cinquième Symphonie de Beethoven et l'Ouverture 1812 de Tchaïkovski, des pièces qu'ils jouent chaque année.

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noun

Vétéran, vieux routier

An experienced person who has been through many battles, situations or contests; someone who has given long service.

Examples :

"After decades of teaching, the school's history department was led by true warhorses who had seen countless curriculum changes and generations of students. "

Après des décennies d'enseignement, le département d'histoire de l'école était dirigé par de véritables vieux routiers qui avaient vu d'innombrables changements de programme et des générations d'élèves.

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