archer
A person who shoots with a bow and arrows, whether for sport, hunting, or historical combat. In a broader sense, it refers to someone who demonstrates precision and focus in hitting a specific target.
Exemples
3 sur 5The archer carefully aimed at the gold center of the target during the weekend competition.
The archer carefully aimed at the gold center of the target during the weekend competition.
Historical records indicate that the archer played a pivotal role in the military strategies of the Middle Ages.
Historical records indicate that the archer played a pivotal role in the military strategies of the Middle Ages.
My cousin is a total pro archer; she never misses a shot when we go to the range.
My cousin is a total pro archer; she never misses a shot when we go to the range.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Visualize an Archer standing under an Arched doorway, holding a bow that is shaped like an Arch.
Quiz rapide
The ____ adjusted his stance and drew back the bowstring with immense concentration.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : archer
Exemples
The archer carefully aimed at the gold center of the target during the weekend competition.
everydayThe archer carefully aimed at the gold center of the target during the weekend competition.
Historical records indicate that the archer played a pivotal role in the military strategies of the Middle Ages.
formalHistorical records indicate that the archer played a pivotal role in the military strategies of the Middle Ages.
My cousin is a total pro archer; she never misses a shot when we go to the range.
informalMy cousin is a total pro archer; she never misses a shot when we go to the range.
Archaeological findings suggest that the role of the archer was highly specialized within ancient nomadic societies.
academicArchaeological findings suggest that the role of the archer was highly specialized within ancient nomadic societies.
Like a skilled archer, a project manager must maintain unwavering focus on the long-term objective despite distractions.
businessLike a skilled archer, a project manager must maintain unwavering focus on the long-term objective despite distractions.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
Sagittarius the Archer
Sagittarius the Archer
Cupid the archer
Cupid the archer
straight as an arrow
straight as an arrow
Souvent confondu avec
Archery is the sport or skill itself, whereas an archer is the person who performs it.
An archer shoots the arrows, while a fletcher is the person who specifically makes them.
Notes d'usage
The term is neutral but can carry a literary or historical tone. In modern contexts, it almost exclusively refers to athletes participating in the Olympic sport.
Erreurs courantes
Learners sometimes use 'bowman' in modern contexts, but 'archer' is the standard term for the sport. Do not confuse the person (archer) with the equipment (bow).
Astuce mémo
Visualize an Archer standing under an Arched doorway, holding a bow that is shaped like an Arch.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Old French 'archier', which comes from the Latin 'arcus', meaning 'bow'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
The archer is a recurring figure in folklore, most notably Robin Hood, and is the symbol for the ninth sign of the zodiac, Sagittarius.
Quiz rapide
The ____ adjusted his stance and drew back the bowstring with immense concentration.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : archer
Grammaire lie
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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