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combat

/ˈkɒm.bæt/

/ˈkɑːm.bæt/

combatnoun

combats

/ˈkɒm.bæt/

/ˈkɑːm.bæt/

Translations

combat

The soldiers were trained for combat in various terrains.

Les soldats étaient entraînés au combat dans des terrains variés.

Additional translations

lutteSens figuré, pour un conflit ou une opposition d'idées.

Definitions

A fight or contest between individuals or groups, especially in a military context.

The soldiers were trained for combat in various terrains.

A struggle or conflict between opposing forces or ideas.

The combat between the two political ideologies was evident in the debate.

Synonyms

combatverb

combated

Past Simple

combated

Past Participle

combating

Gerund

/ˈkɒm.bæt/

/ˈkɑːm.bæt/

Translations

combattre

The government is implementing new policies to combat climate change.

Le gouvernement met en œuvre de nouvelles politiques pour combattre le changement climatique.

Definitions

To take action to reduce or prevent something undesirable.

The government is implementing new policies to combat climate change.

To engage in a fight or struggle against an opponent.

The soldiers were trained to combat the enemy forces effectively.

Synonyms

combatadjective

/ˈkɒm.bæt/

/ˈkɑːm.bæt/

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "combat boots"), denoting relation to fighting or military use.

Translations

de combatEmploi adjectival pour désigner ce qui est destiné au combat ou à l'usage militaire.

He laced up his combat boots before heading out on patrol.

Il a lacé ses bottes de combat avant de partir en patrouille.

Definitions

Designed or intended for fighting; relating to active fighting or the military.

He laced up his combat boots before heading out on patrol.