Artillerie (en. Artillery)

/aʁ.ti.le.ʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The set of heavy weapons used to support troops.

The artillery shelled enemy positions.

L'artillerie a bombardé les positions ennemies.

Military corps specialized in the use of these weapons.

Artillery is essential in modern military operations.

L'artillerie est essentielle dans les opérations militaires modernes.

The cannons and howitzers used for military purposes.

Heavy artillery can destroy fortifications.

L'artillerie lourde peut détruire des fortifications.

From Latin 'artilleria', derived from 'artillare' meaning 'to equip'.

heavy artillery

Referring to the most powerful artillery weapons and systems.

l'artillerie lourde

call in the artillery

To request significant military support.

faire appel à l'artillerie

to be under artillery fire

To be attacked by artillery bombardments.

être sous le feu de l'artillerie

cannon

Large-caliber firearms used in warfare.

canon

shell

Explosive projectile used in artillery pieces.

obus

battery

Artillery unit or a set of similar weapons.

batterie

To use powerful military means.

He brought out the artillery to solve the problem.

Il a sorti l'artillerie pour résoudre le problème.

To resort to explosive methods.

For this event, we're going to bring out the artillery.

Pour cet événement, on va sortir l'artillerie.