Usage Note
Cosaque refers to a member of the Cossack peoples of Eastern Europe, historically known as fierce horsemen. The expression boire comme un cosaque ('drink like a Cossack') means to drink heavily, reflecting a French cultural stereotype.
Examples
"Le cosaque galopait sur la steppe."
Natural Translation
The Cossack galloped across the steppe.
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