What does partisan in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word partisan in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use partisan in French.

The word partisan in French means supporter, partisan, follower, partisan, resistance fighter, be in favour of, partisan, who takes the line of least resistance. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word partisan

supporter, partisan, follower

(disciple)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les partisans du candidat l'ont suivi dans tous ses déplacements.
The candidate's supporters followed him on all of his trips.

partisan, resistance fighter

(guérillero)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'État gérait difficilement les affrontements entre partisans.
The State had difficulty managing confrontations between partisans.

be in favour of

locution verbale (être favorable à) (UK)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Ces militants sont partisans du projet de réforme. Les naturistes sont partisans d'une vie plus proche de la nature.
Naturists are for living closer to nature.

partisan

adjectif (sectaire)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Son esprit partisan ne le mènera nulle part. Le journaliste a publié un article très partisan, qui a déplu à beaucoup.
The journalist published a very biased article that a lot of people didn't like.

who takes the line of least resistance

(personne quelque peu fainéante)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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