Definitions for chasseur

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chasseur chas·seur

Spelling: [sha-sur; French sha-sœ

IPA: /ʃæˈsɜr; French ʃaˈsœr/

Chasseur is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 316 anagrams from letters in chasseur (acehrssu).

Definitions for chasseur

noun

1. (in the French army) one of a body of cavalry or infantry troops equipped and trained for rapid movement.
2. a uniformed footman or attendant; liveried servant.
3. a hunter.
4. Also called hunter's sauce. French Cookery. a brown sauce, usually containing mushrooms, tomatoes, shallots, white wine, etc.

Origin of chasseur

1790-1800; French: literally, chaser; see chase¹, -eur

Examples for chasseur

After hesitation she shook her head, and the chasseur retired.

But the chasseur appeared disgusted with the task assigned him.

The chasseur who had brought him the message caught his arm eagerly.

Laura signalled to the chasseur that her answer was affirmative.

All three now gathered around the chasseur, and watched his movements.

A coin chinked on the steps in accompaniment to the chasseur's departing gallop.

The chasseur, meanwhile, was talking to himself in a growling tone of voice.

"Why, she's the Decoy," said the chasseur, with intense relish.

"Your chasseur has the air of a Prince, my love," said a voice behind her.

The chasseur, who was passing, paused and smiled a little, as he saluted.