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masculine

/ɡɛ.ʁje/

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Translation

warrior, fighter

Word origin

From guerre ('war'), which French took from Frankish werra ('quarrel, strife'). The feminine form is guerrière.

Origin: Frankish
Root: werra
English cognates: war, guerrilla

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralguerriers

Examples

The warrior laid his weapon on the table.

The warriors are getting ready for battle.

These ancient people trained great warriors.

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She has the courage of a warrior.

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An old warrior tells the children his story.

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This word is part of lesson 43.