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war

/wɔː/

/wɔr/

warnoun

wars

/wɔː/

/wɔr/

Translations

guerre

The war between the two nations lasted for over a decade.

La guerre entre les deux nations a duré plus d'une décennie.

guerreAu sens d’un conflit armé particulier ou d’une période de guerre.

World War II was one of the most devastating wars in history.

La Seconde Guerre mondiale a été l'une des guerres les plus dévastatrices de l'histoire.

lutteAu sens figuré, pour une campagne ou un effort soutenu contre un fléau.

The government declared a war on drugs to combat the rising issue of substance abuse.

Le gouvernement a déclaré une lutte contre la drogue pour combattre le problème croissant de l'abus de substances.

Definitions

A state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country.

The war between the two nations lasted for over a decade.

A particular armed conflict or the period of time during which it occurs.

World War II was one of the most devastating wars in history.

A sustained effort to deal with or end a particular unpleasant or undesirable situation or condition.

The government declared a war on drugs to combat the rising issue of substance abuse.

Synonyms

Antonyms

warverb

warred

Past Simple

warred

Past Participle

warring

Gerund

/wɔː/

/wɔr/

Translations

combattreAu sens figuré, pour s’opposer vigoureusement à quelqu’un ou à quelque chose.

Throughout his career he warred against corruption in the industry.

Tout au long de sa carrière, il a combattu la corruption dans le secteur.

Additional translations

guerroyerEmploi littéraire ou soutenu pour parler d’un conflit armé.

Definitions

To engage in a state of armed conflict or warfare.

The two countries have been warring for decades over the disputed territory.

To contend or struggle vigorously against something or someone.

Throughout his career he warred against corruption in the industry.

Synonyms

waradjective

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to warfare (e.g., 'war crimes').

Translations

de guerre

The committee investigated war crimes committed during the conflict.

Le comité a enquêté sur les crimes de guerre commis pendant le conflit.

Definitions

Relating to or used in warfare.

The committee investigated war crimes committed during the conflict.

Synonyms