canonnier

This is the 5659th most frequent French word.

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canonnier

A "canonnier" is a "gunner" or "artillery soldier."


Here, 'canonnier' is used as a noun to describe someone operating cannon machinery or artillery.

Le canonnier tire avec précision vers la cible.

The gunner fires accurately towards the target.


In this sentence, 'canonnier' refers to a soldier or specialist responsible for handling and firing cannons in a battle context.

Lors de la bataille navale, le canonnier jouait un rôle crucial.

During the naval battle, the gunner played a crucial role.


This usage of 'canonnier' represents historical military personnel, emphasizing their identity in historical exhibits.

Nous avons visité un musée abritant les uniformes des canonniers du XIXe siècle.

We visited a museum housing uniforms of nineteenth-century gunners.