fantassin

French

Etymology

From Italian fantaccino, from fante, short form of infante (“child; young soldier”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fɑ̃.ta.sɛ̃/
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Noun

fantassin m (plural fantassins)

  1. foot soldier, infantryman

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