Chars (en. Tanks)

/ʃaʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Protected military ground vehicle designed for combat.

The chars were deployed on the battlefield.

Les chars ont été déployés sur le champ de bataille.

Heavy vehicle used in certain motorsport competitions.

The racing chars were ready to go.

Les chars de course étaient prêts à partir.

Decorated vehicle used during carnivals and parades.

The carnival char was magnificent.

Le char du carnaval était magnifique.

From the Latin 'carrus', which designates a cart.

to be in the char

To be in a comfortable or favored situation.

être dans le char

wind-powered cart

Sport vehicle with sails used on land.

char à voile

armored vehicle

Specific type of vehicle used for attack.

char d'assaut

cart

Small wheeled vehicle, often drawn by animals.

charrette

truck

Motorized vehicle for transporting goods.

camion

panzer

Armored combat vehicle, of German origin.

panzer

Designates a situation where one is overwhelmed by events.

He is really in the char with everything that is happening.

Il est vraiment dans le char avec tout ce qui se passe.

Refers to a vehicle in poor condition.

This old char won't last much longer.

Ce vieux char ne tiendra pas encore longtemps.