partisan

This is the 3094th most frequent French word.

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partisan

A supporter or follower of a person, group, or cause.


Here, 'partisan' refers to members of a group, often fighters or activists, who support resistance or a cause.

Le film explore la vie des partisans durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale.

The movie explores the lives of partisans during World War II.


In this sentence, 'partisan' is used as a noun to describe someone who supports an idea, cause, or theory.

Il est partisan de cette théorie depuis des années.

He has been a supporter of this theory for years.


This usage of 'partisan' as an adjective highlights bias or a strong adherence to a particular cause, especially in politics.

Son discours était clairement partisan, reflétant ses idées politiques.

His speech was clearly partisan, reflecting his political views.