Fusilier vs tirailleur

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Fusilier vs tirailleur

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

This question relates to:French lesson "a trooper / a rifleman"

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Jim J.C1 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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Fusilier vs tirailleur

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

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