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firepower

UK
/ˈfaɪəˌpaʊə/
US
/ˈfaɪrˌpaʊər/

Translations

firepoweradjective
UK
/ˈfaɪəˌpaʊə/
US
/ˈfaɪrˌpaʊər/
Used attributively before a noun, e.g. "firepower demonstration".
de puissance de feuEmploi surtout militaire; tournure généralement postposée en français dans des syntagmes nominaux.
The army staged a firepower demonstration for foreign observers.
L’armée a organisé une démonstration de puissance de feu pour des observateurs étrangers.
firepowernoun
firepowers
pl
puissance de feuTerme militaire et technique; s’emploie aussi au figuré.
The army's firepower was significantly enhanced with the addition of new artillery units.
La puissance de feu de l’armée a été considérablement renforcée avec l’ajout de nouvelles unités d’artillerie.
Additional translations
force de frappeS’emploie surtout au figuré pour la capacité d’action ou de pression d’un groupe.
Synonyms
military strength
combat capability
artillery
fire strength
weaponry

Definitions

firepoweradjective
Relating to or involving firepower; used before another noun to denote demonstrations, capability, advantage, etc.
The army staged a firepower demonstration for foreign observers.
firepowernoun
The capacity of a military force to deliver effective fire on a target.
The army's firepower was significantly enhanced with the addition of new artillery units.
The ability to deliver a large amount of fire or shots in a short period of time, often used in reference to firearms or weaponry.
The new machine gun has incredible firepower, capable of firing hundreds of rounds per minute.
The strength or effectiveness of a person or group in a competitive situation, often used metaphorically.
The team has the firepower to win the championship with their star players leading the way.
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