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war

/wɔː/ /wɔɹ/

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noun

Guerre, conflit armé

Organized, large-scale, armed conflict between countries or between national, ethnic, or other sizeable groups, usually involving the engagement of military forces.

Examples :

"The war was largely between Sunni and Shia militants."

La guerre opposait principalement des militants sunnites et chiites.

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noun

Guerre

A particular conflict of this kind.

Examples :

"The ongoing war between the two football teams was intense. "

La guerre en cours entre les deux équipes de football était intense.

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Conflit

(by extension) Any conflict, or anything resembling a conflict.

Examples :

"There was a war between the two siblings over who got to use the last slice of pizza. "

Il y a eu un conflit entre les deux frères et sœurs pour savoir qui aurait la dernière part de pizza.

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Instruments de guerre

Instruments of war.

Examples :

"The school's new security measures include advanced war equipment, like metal detectors and security cameras. "

Les nouvelles mesures de sécurité de l'école comprennent des instruments de guerre avancés, tels que des détecteurs de métaux et des caméras de sécurité.

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Forces armées

Examples :

"The war veterans' association hosted a meeting at the community center. "

L'association des anciens combattants a organisé une réunion au centre communautaire.

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Guerre

A particular card game for two players, notable for having its outcome predetermined by how the cards are dealt.

Examples :

"The war of cards was predictable; Sarah knew she would win because the cards were dealt poorly for her opponent. "

La guerre des cartes était prévisible ; Sarah savait qu'elle gagnerait parce que les cartes étaient mal distribuées pour son adversaire.

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verb

Guerroyer, combattre

To engage in conflict (may be followed by "with" to specify the foe).

Examples :

"The students are warring over who gets the last slice of pizza. "

Les étudiants se disputent pour savoir qui aura la dernière part de pizza.

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verb

Mener une guerre, combattre

To carry on, as a contest; to wage.

Examples :

"The students are warring over who gets to sit by the window. "

Les élèves se disputent pour savoir qui s'assoira près de la fenêtre.

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