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    Arme (en. Armed)

    aʁm

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Any instrument or device intended to cause injury or damage.
    He possesses several legal weapons for hunting.
    Il possède plusieurs armes légales pour la chasse.
    Metaphor for a means to achieve a goal.
    Knowledge is a powerful weapon.
    Le savoir est une arme puissante.
    Device or tool related to war.
    Nuclear weapons represent a global threat.
    Les armes nucléaires représentent une menace mondiale.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'arma', which means 'weapons, tools'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take up arms
    To rise up to defend a cause.
    prendre les armes
    weapon in hand
    With a weapon ready to be used.
    arme au poing
    hand on the weapon
    Awaiting to act, often in a confrontation.
    la main sur l'arme

    Related Words

    armament
    A collection of weapons and ammunition.
    armement
    disarmament
    Action of reducing or eliminating weapons.
    désarmement
    arsenal
    Stock of different weapons.
    arsenal

    Slang Meanings

    A group of people fighting with weapons.
    They are called the weapons of a gang.
    On les appelle les armes d'une bande.
    Means of pressure or intimidation.
    To have a weapon to convince someone.
    Avoir une arme pour convaincre quelqu'un.