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ceasefire

UK
/ˈsiːsfaɪə/
US
/ˈsiːsfaɪr/

Translations

ceasefirenoun
ceasefires
pl
UK
/ˈsiːsfaɪə/
US
/ˈsiːsfaɪr/
The warring nations agreed to a ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid to reach the affected areas.
Les nations en guerre ont convenu d'un cessez-le-feu pour permettre à l'aide humanitaire d'atteindre les zones touchées.
Additional translations
trêveTerme plus général ; peut désigner une suspension temporaire des combats.
Synonyms
truce
armistice
peace agreement
cessation of hostilities
stopfire
ceasefireadjective
UK
/ˈsiːsˌfaɪə/
US
/ˈsisˌfaɪr/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "ceasefire negotiations"
de cessez-le-feuEmploi attributif ; en français, l'adjectif se rend souvent par un complément du nom.
The diplomats met to discuss ceasefire terms.
Les diplomates se sont rencontrés pour discuter des conditions de cessez-le-feu.

Definitions

ceasefirenoun
A temporary suspension of fighting, typically one that is agreed upon by all parties involved in a conflict.
The warring nations agreed to a ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid to reach the affected areas.
The period during which fighting is suspended.
A fragile ceasefire lasted only two days before hostilities resumed.
ceasefireadjective
Relating to or associated with a ceasefire.
The diplomats met to discuss ceasefire terms.
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