chasseur
/ʃa.sœʁ/
The English word hunter is translated into French as chasseur.
The term chasseur is used to refer to a male hunter.
Meaning: person who hunts animals (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the verb chasser, which means to hunt or to chase.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions of France, the word veneur is used to refer to a professional or traditional hunter involved in hunting with hounds.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the noun is chasseurs, while the feminine form for a female hunter is chasseuse.
How do you pronounce it?
chasseur is pronounced /ʃa.sœʁ/. It has two syllables.
Did you know?
- The word chasseur is also the name for a specific type of French military unit, often historically associated with elite light infantry.
- In French culinary terms, a 'sauce chasseur' is a specific preparation, named after the style of the dish rather than the person eating it.
- In some contexts, chasseur can refer to a specialized type of professional who seeks out rare items, such as a chasseur de têtes or 'headhunter'.
Examples in context
- Mon père est chasseur.My father's a hunter.This sentence is useful for stating a person's profession using chasseur.Tatoeba #8253851 by theachaean, translation #9935791 by ddnktr
- Le chasseur prit le renard.The hunter caught the fox.This sentence illustrates the use of chasseur in a narrative context.Tatoeba #845341 by sacredceltic, translation #799988 by Shishir
- Le chasseur a tué un renard.The hunter shot a fox.This sentence shows an action performed by a chasseur.Tatoeba #1087062 by sacredceltic, translation #1078159 by keira_n
- Mon père est un chasseur passionné.My father is a passionate hunter.
- Les chasseurs sont très actifs pendant la saison de la chasse.Hunters are very active during the hunting season.
- Mon frère est un vrai chasseur passionné.My brother is a true passionate hunter.
- Les veneurs français sont réputés pour leur expertise en vénerie.French hunters are renowned for their expertise in the art of venery.
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Example conversation
Chloé and Nathan are looking at a nature documentary on television.
- ChloéRegarde ce chasseur dans la forêt.Look at that hunter in the forest.
- NathanIl est très discret, ce chasseur.That hunter is very discreet.
- ChloéEst-ce un chasseur professionnel ?Is he a professional hunter?
- NathanJe pense que c'est un passionné.I think he is an enthusiast.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry chasseur, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
