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    Armés (en. Armed)

    /aʁme/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    who is equipped with one or more weapons
    The soldiers were armed to the teeth.
    Les soldats étaient armés jusqu'aux dents.
    who has a certain level of preparation or equipment
    The negotiators were armed with strong arguments.
    Les négociateurs étaient armés d'arguments solides.
    who has been armed in case of war
    The city was fully armed against attacks.
    La ville était entièrement armée contre les attaques.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to arm', derived from Latin 'armare' meaning to equip with weapons.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    armed to the teeth
    very well equipped, often in reference to weapons
    armé jusqu'aux dents
    arm oneself with patience
    preparing to be patient in a difficult situation
    s'arme de patience

    Related Words

    weapon
    object intended to injure or kill, used in combat
    arme
    armament
    collection of weapons and ammunition available to an army
    armement
    disarmed
    deprived of any weapon
    désarmé

    Slang Meanings

    to feel ready to face difficulties
    After months of preparation, I finally feel armed for this challenge.
    Après des mois de préparation, je me sens enfin armé pour ce défi.
    to have a strong or intimidating attitude
    He is always armed in meetings, ready to defend his ideas.
    Il est toujours armé en réunion, prêt à défendre ses idées.