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deserteur — meaning in English

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English meaning

defector noun A person who abandons their country, party, or cause to join an opposing side.
deserter noun Someone who has left their military post without permission and does not intend to return.
turncoat noun A person who betrays their former group, cause, or allegiance to join the opposing side.

Senses

deserteur is used for these senses in English:

defector One who defects.
deserter (military) A person who has physically removed him- or herself from the control or direction of a military or naval unit with the intention of permanently leaving
turncoat A traitor; one who turns against a previous affiliation or allegiance.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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