English–French

“shooter” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/tiʁœʁ/

Example

Le tireur a appuyé sur la détente.

The shooter pulled the trigger.

Illustration for tireur (shooter)

How to say “shooter” in French

“Shooter” in French is tireur.

A person lines up a weapon or bow with a target and releases a shot or arrow.

Full entry for tireur: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with tireur

Le tireur d'élite a neutralisé la menace.

The sniper neutralized the threat.

Tips for using tireur

  • The surrounding context distinguishes a competitive shooter from a soldier or an accused gunman.

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