Combattu (en. Fought)

/kɔ̃.ba.ty/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Describes something that has been the object of a struggle or confrontation.

The soldier who was fought against by his opponents fell on the battlefield.

Le soldat combattu par ses adversaires est tombé sur le champ de bataille.

Describes an idea or opinion that has been contested.

This theory has long been fought against by many scientists.

Cette théorie a été longs combattue par de nombreux scientifiques.

From the verb 'combattre' which means 'to struggle against'.

to fight evil

To struggle against the forces of evil.

combattre le mal

to fight for one’s rights

To fight in order to defend one’s rights.

combattre pour ses droits

to be a fighter

To be someone who stands up for a cause.

être un combattant

to fight

To act against an enemy or opponent.

combattre

combat

Armed conflict between two or more people or groups.

combat

To be in the battle

He is always combatted when it comes to defending his opinions.

Il est toujours combattu quand il s'agit de défendre ses opinions.

To have difficulty keeping up

Since he started working, he has been combatted by fatigue.

Depuis qu'il a commencé à travailler, il est combattu par la fatigue.