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.