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    D'artillerie (en. Artillery)

    /daʁ.ti.le.ʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Branch of the armed forces that uses cannons and other heavy weaponry to support military operations.
    The artillery units were mobilized to support the infantry.
    Les unités d'artillerie ont été mobilisées pour appuyer l'infanterie.
    The set of artillery pieces and heavy weaponry.
    The regiment's artillery positioned itself on the hill.
    L'artillerie du régiment a pris position sur la colline.
    Science or technique of artillery fire.
    The artillery was trained in the latest firing techniques.
    L'artillerie a été formée aux dernières techniques de tir.

    Etymology

    The word 'artillery' comes from the word 'artiller', which means 'to equip' or 'to supply'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to open artillery fire
    To use artillery fire to attack a target.
    faire feu d'artillerie
    artillery operation
    Military engagement involving artillery units.
    opération d'artillerie
    artillery barrage
    Continuous artillery fire to neutralize the enemy.
    barrage d'artillerie

    Related Words

    artilleryman
    Soldier who operates an artillery piece.
    artilleur
    battery
    Artillery unit consisting of several pieces.
    batterie
    shell
    Projectile intended to be fired by an artillery piece.
    obus

    Slang Meanings

    heavy artillery
    We need heavy artillery for this mission.
    On a besoin de l'artillerie lourde pour cette mission.
    To hit like an artillery strike
    His humor hits like an artillery strike, it is impactful.
    Son humour frappe comme une frappe d'artillerie, il est percutant.