fireman in French
fireman in French is chauffeur — fireman means someone trained to fight fires (traditionally referring to a man).
fireman in French
chauffeur
(rail transport, nautical) A person (originally a man) who keeps the fire going underneath a steam boiler (originally, shoveling coal by hand), particularly on a railroad locomotive or steamship.
What does "fireman" mean?
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noun Someone trained to fight fires (traditionally referring to a man).
"The fireman carried the child out of the smoke-filled building."
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noun Someone who shovels coal to keep a steam engine or boiler burning, especially on a train or ship.
"On old steam locomotives, the fireman kept the firebox stoked while the driver controlled the throttle."
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fireman in a sentence
- The fireman carried the child out of the smoke-filled building.
- On old steam locomotives, the fireman kept the firebox stoked while the driver controlled the throttle.
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What is "fireman" in French?
"fireman" in French is chauffeur. fireman means: Someone trained to fight fires (traditionally referring to a man).
How do you use "fireman" in a sentence?
Example: "The fireman carried the child out of the smoke-filled building." In French, "fireman" is chauffeur.
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