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combat

UK
/ˈkɒm.bæt/
US
/ˈkɑːm.bæt/

Translations

combatnoun
combats
pl
UK
/ˈkɒm.bæt/
US
/ˈkɑːm.bæt/
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.
Synonyms
fight
hostilities
confrontation
engagement
war
struggle
conflict
battle
combatverb
combated
Past Simple
combated
Past Participle
combating
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɒm.bæt/
US
/ˈkɑːm.bæt/
The government is implementing new policies to combat climate change.
Le gouvernement met en œuvre de nouvelles politiques pour combattre le changement climatique.
Synonyms
fight
wage
engage
confront
oppose
struggle
contend
battle
combatadjective
UK
/ˈkɒm.bæt/
US
/ˈkɑːm.bæt/
Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "combat boots"), denoting relation to fighting or military use.
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

combatnoun
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.
combatverb
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.
combatadjective
Designed or intended for fighting; relating to active fighting or the military.
He laced up his combat boots before heading out on patrol.
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