Also means
brigand
Usage Note
Brigand is a somewhat old-fashioned or literary word for an armed robber or outlaw, evoking historical highway bandits. Children's stories often feature des brigands in a romanticised way. The more neutral modern synonym is bandit. The feminine brigande exists but is rarely used.
Examples
"Les brigands ont attaqué la diligence."
Natural Translation
The bandits attacked the stagecoach.
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