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masculine
/fɾaŋkotiɾaˈðoɾ/
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Translation
sniper
Word origin
A compound of franco ('free') and tirador ('shooter'), modelled on the French franc-tireur, a term for an irregular sharpshooter.
- Origin
- French
- Root
- franc-tireur
- English cognates
- franc-tireur
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralfrancotiradores
Examples
vigilaba .
The sniper kept watch from the top of the building.
, rehenes.
In the film, a sniper protects the hostages.
buen .
A good sniper needs patience and precision.
identificó .
The police identified the sniper's position.
¿ entrena puntería?
How does a sniper train their aim?
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