noun
- A soldier in a light cavalry or infantry unit, especially in the French army.
- A hunter or huntsman.
- A uniformed attendant or porter, especially in a hotel or restaurant.
Usage: historical; military
Usage: archaic; literary
Usage: chiefly British
Examples
- The chasseur regiment charged across the battlefield with speed and agility.
- French chasseurs were known for their mobility and reconnaissance skills.
- The hotel's chasseur helped guests with their luggage at the entrance.
- In the 18th century, chasseurs formed an elite unit of the cavalry.
- The chasseur wore a distinctive uniform with a tall plumed hat.