voltigeur

[US]/vɒlˈtiʒɜː/
[UK]/vɑːlˈtiʒʊr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a person who jumps or leaps; a vanguard military unit or company; a French skirmisher
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Example Sentences

the voltigeur crept through the forest, his bayonet glinting in the dim light.

a seasoned voltigeur served as a scout ahead of the main battalion.

the voltigeur corps was known for their speed and agility on the battlefield.

napoleon personally reviewed the voltigeur units before the campaign.

the voltigeur fired warning shots to alert the approaching enemy.

an elite voltigeur distinguished himself during the skirmish at dawn.

the voltigeur skirmishers harassed the enemy's flanks throughout the day.

a young voltigeur learned to move silently through rough terrain.

the voltigeur company established a defensive position on the hill.

the voltigeur's distinctive green uniform made him visible to his comrades.

veteran voltigeur officers trained the new recruits rigorously.

the voltigeur carried a lighter musket for rapid movement.

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