Fusilier vs tirailleur

ArianaA1Kwiziq community member

Fusilier vs tirailleur

Why is the correct answer « fusilier » not « tirailleur »?

Asked 1 year ago
JimC1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Hi Ariana,

A fusilier (noun, related to the verb fusiller-to shoot)  is a rifleman, but a tirailleur is an infantryman who may or may not carry a rifle weapon (for shooting)

Bonne continuation.

Jim

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Why is the correct answer « fusilier » not « tirailleur »?

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