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    Armer (en. Arm)

    /aʁ.me/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To equip someone or something with weapons.
    The soldier was armed before leaving on a mission.
    Le soldat a été armé avant de partir en mission.
    To prepare or provide someone with defense or protection.
    He armed his mind before facing the difficulties.
    Il a armer son esprit avant d'affronter les difficultés.
    To provide tools, resources, or means for an action.
    She armed herself with patience to wait for the result.
    Elle s'est armée de patience pour attendre le résultat.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'armare' which means 'to equip, to arm'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to arm oneself with patience
    To prepare to wait a long time while remaining calm.
    s'armer de patience
    to arm against
    To prepare to resist or defend oneself against something.
    s'armer contre
    weapon in hand
    Being armed with a weapon, ready to act.
    arme au poing

    Related Words

    weapon
    An object used to attack or defend.
    arme
    armament
    A collection of weapons and ammunition.
    armement
    disarmament
    The act of reducing or eliminating weapons.
    désarmement

    Slang Meanings

    In colloquial language, it means preparing intensely for a challenge.
    He armed himself for his exam, studying all night.
    Il s'est armer pour son examen, étudiant toute la nuit.
    Used to express a combative state of mind.
    She arrived at the meeting armed to defend her ideas.
    Elle est arrivée à la réunion armée pour défendre ses idées.