1. Plural of chasseur; light cavalry soldiers or hunters, especially in French military history.
Usage: historical; often capitalized when referring to specific French military units
2. In French cuisine, a dish prepared in a hunter's style, typically with mushrooms, tomatoes, and wine sauce.
Usage: culinary; from French 'à la chasseur' meaning 'hunter's style'

Examples

• The French chasseurs were known for their speed and agility on the battlefield.
• Napoleon's chasseurs played a crucial role in his military campaigns.
• The museum displayed uniforms worn by the imperial chasseurs.
• Chicken chasseurs is a classic French dish served with a rich sauce.
• The restaurant's beef chasseurs featured fresh mushrooms and pearl onions.
• During the Napoleonic Wars, the chasseurs were elite mounted troops.