D'armes (en. Of weapons)

/daʁm/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Any object used for combat.

Knights are often depicted with shields and weapons.

Les chevaliers sont souvent représentés avec des blasons et des armes.

A system of defense or attack using specific tools.

The House of Representatives voted to increase the budget for weapons.

La chambre des députés a voté pour augmenter le budget pour les armes.

By extension, refers to means of defense or attack in a conflict.

Diplomats succeeded in defusing tensions without resorting to weapons.

Les diplomates ont réussi à désamorcer les tensions sans avoir recours aux d'armes.

Comes from the Latin word 'arma' which means 'weapons, instruments of war.'

to be overwhelmed

To be tired or overwhelmed by problems.

en avoir plein les d'armes

to defend oneself

To defend oneself or prepare for a confrontation.

s'en d'armes

to throw weapons

To give up the struggle or hostilities.

jeter des d'armes

armaments

Set of weapons and military equipment.

armement

military

Relating to the armed forces and their activities.

militaire

battle

Armed conflict between two or more parties.

bataille

To have grit or courage in a conflict situation.

He really has the guts to dare contradict the boss.

Il a vraiment des d'armes pour oser contredire le chef.

To use words as weapons in an argument.

She wields verbal weaponry like a pro during discussions.

Elle manie les d'armes verbales comme une pro lors de la discussion.