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    Combattent (en. Fight)

    /kɔ̃.ba.tɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Act to oppose someone or something.
    They are fighting for their rights.
    Ils combattent pour leurs droits.
    Engage in a physical battle or struggle.
    The soldiers are fighting on the front.
    Les soldats combattent sur le front.
    Strive to overcome a difficulty.
    She is fighting her fears.
    Elle combattent ses peurs.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'combatre', derived from Latin 'combatere', composed of 'com-' and 'batere' (to strike).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fight for a cause
    Struggle in favor of a specific cause.
    combattre pour une cause
    fight one's demons
    Struggle against one's own problems or addictions.
    combattre ses démons
    fight an enemy
    Oppose an adversary or opponent.
    combattre un ennemi
    fight with courage
    Show brilliance or boldness during a struggle.
    combattre avec courage

    Related Words

    fighter
    Person who takes part in a fight.
    combattant
    fight
    Physical or verbal confrontation between multiple parties.
    combat
    combative
    One who has the fighting spirit, pugnacious.
    combatif
    combativeness
    Willingness to fight, to struggle.
    combativité

    Slang Meanings

    Be at war
    This team is always in fighting mode while they play.
    Cette équipe est toujours en mode combattent pendant qu'elle joue.
    Fight for silly reasons
    They fight over trifles.
    Ils se combattent pour des broutilles.
    Defend one’s ideas violently
    Since he became an activist, he fights relentlessly.
    Depuis qu'il est devenu militant, il combattent sans relâche.