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    Combattre (en. Combat)

    /kɔ̃.batʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To struggle in a physical or symbolic conflict.
    Soldiers fight on the front lines.
    Les soldats combattent sur le front.
    To actively oppose something or someone through actions.
    He decided to fight against social injustices.
    Il a décidé de combattre les injustices sociales.
    To strive to overcome a difficulty or challenge.
    She fights her shyness every day.
    Elle combat chaque jour sa timidité.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'combattĕre', composed of 'com-' and 'battĕre' (to strike).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fight for a cause
    To struggle in favor of a certain ideology or objective.
    combattre pour une cause
    to fight a disease
    To fight against a disease in order to overcome it.
    combattre une maladie
    to fight against prejudice
    To strive to eliminate judgments based on stereotypes.
    combattre les préjugés

    Related Words

    fight
    An engagement in an ocean of struggle or battle.
    combat
    battle
    A military confrontation between two or more forces.
    bataille
    struggle
    A form of fighting often synonymous with physical or symbolic struggle.
    lutte

    Slang Meanings

    To fight
    He likes to fight to prove his strength.
    Il aime se battre pour prouver sa force.
    To tussle
    They tussled to get the best result.
    Ils ont bataillé pour avoir le meilleur résultat.