Combat (en. Fight)

/kɔ̃.ba/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Act of fighting or battling against an opponent.

The fight between the two boxers lasted ten rounds.

Le combat entre les deux boxeurs a duré dix rounds.

Armed conflict between groups or nations.

The struggle for freedom was long and arduous.

Le combat pour la liberté a été long et éprouvant.

verb

To engage in a confrontation or struggle.

They are fighting for their right to education.

Ils combattent pour leur droit à l'éducation.

To fight against an enemy or adversary.

She fights her fears every day.

Elle combat ses peurs chaque jour.

From the Latin 'combatere' meaning 'to fight together'.

martial arts combat

Competition among martial arts practitioners.

combat d'arts martiaux

to engage in combat

To actively engage in a confrontation.

faire le combat

peaceful combat

Confrontation without violence or weapons.

combat pacifique

battle

Armed confrontation or large-scale struggle.

bataille

struggle

Action of fighting, working to achieve a goal.

lutte

confrontation

Direct confrontation between two parties.

affrontement

To fight for something.

He is fighting for his place at work.

Il se bat pour sa place au travail.

To have an altercation.

They had a fight in the street.

Ils ont eu un combat dans la rue.