combattants
/kɔ̃.ba.tɑ̃/combattant
1.
nounmasculinePlur
fighters (people engaged in armed conflict)
combatants
Les combattants ont tenu leurs positions malgré les bombardements.
The fighters held their positions despite the bombing.
2.
nounmasculinePlur
competitors
fighters (in a sporting or contest context)
Il y a plusieurs combattants ce soir pour le titre national de boxe.
There are several fighters tonight for the national boxing title.
