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armed

/ɑːmd/

/ɑrmd/

armedpast participle

Past participle of the verb "arm" functioning as an adjective.

Translations

arméau sens de « équipé d’armes »

The armed guards stood at the entrance of the building.

Les gardes armés se tenaient à l’entrée du bâtiment.

arméau sens de « muni de »

She was armed with all the facts before the meeting.

Elle était armée de tous les faits avant la réunion.

armédans l’expression « conflit armé »

The country was on the brink of an armed conflict.

Le pays était au bord d’un conflit armé.

Definitions

Equipped with or carrying weapons.

The armed guards stood at the entrance of the building.

Involving the use of weapons.

The country was on the brink of an armed conflict.

Prepared or equipped with something necessary or useful.

She was armed with all the facts before the meeting.

Synonyms

Antonyms

armnoun

Definitions

A limb of the human body extending from the shoulder to the hand.

She raised her arm to wave goodbye.

A part of a machine or structure that is similar to or functions like a human arm.

The robot's arm moved with precision to assemble the parts.

A branch or division of an organization or group.

The charity has an educational arm that focuses on literacy programs.

arms (plural): weapons; armaments, especially firearms

The soldiers were equipped with the latest arms for the mission.

A narrow extension or inlet of water projecting from a larger body such as a sea, lake, or river.

We paddled down a calm arm of the lake before turning back.

The side part of a chair, sofa, or similar piece of furniture designed to support the sitter's arm

He rested his elbow on the arm of the chair while reading.

armverb

armed

Past Simple

armed

Past Simple

armed

Past Participle

arming

ing-form

/ɑːm/

/ɑrm/

Translations

armerEmploi militaire ou technique.

The government decided to arm the troops with the latest technology.

Le gouvernement a décidé d’armer les troupes avec les dernières technologies.

Additional translations

armerSens réfléchi : se préparer à une confrontation ou à un défi.

Definitions

To supply or equip with weapons or arms.

The government decided to arm the troops with the latest technology.

To prepare oneself for a confrontation or challenge.

She armed herself with knowledge before entering the debate.

To set or prepare (a bomb, device, or system) so that it is ready to operate

She armed the security system before leaving the house.

Synonyms

armadjective

Definitions

Relating to, situated on, or intended for the arm.

He wore a special brace for arm support during training.