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    Combattait (en. Fought)

    /kɔ̃.batɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To act with determination to overcome an opponent or difficulty.
    He fought to defend his homeland.
    Il combattait pour défendre sa patrie.
    To be in struggle or opposition.
    She fought for women's rights.
    Elle combattait pour les droits des femmes.
    To provide resistance or effort against.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to fight', of Latin origin 'combattere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fight for a cause
    To struggle to defend an idea or principle.
    combattre pour une cause
    to fight against one's demons
    To struggle against one's own weaknesses or addictions.
    combattre contre ses démons

    Related Words

    fight
    Struggle or conflict between two parties.
    combat
    battle
    Confrontation between opposing forces, often on a larger scale.
    bataille
    struggle
    The act of fighting, often for rights or a cause.
    lutte

    Slang Meanings

    To be in disagreement or conflict with someone.
    He keeps fighting on social media.
    Il n'arrête pas de combattre sur les réseaux sociaux.
    To face something with energy.
    She fights fatigue by drinking coffee.
    Elle combat la fatigue en buvant du café.