Duels (en. Duels)

/dü.el/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Confrontation between two adversaries, often resolved by a fight.

In medieval times, duels were common to defend honor.

À l'époque médiévale, les duels étaient courants pour défendre l'honneur.

Test of strength or skill between two parties.

The boxing match attracted a large crowd.

Le duel de boxe a attiré une grande foule.

From the Latin 'duellum' which means 'combat'.

duel of honor

Confrontation due to personal offenses.

duel d'honneur

declare a duel

Announcing the intention to fight.

déclarer un duel

pistol duel

Combat between two people armed with pistols.

duel au pistolet

duelist

Person who participates in a duel.

dueliste

combat

Physical or armed confrontation.

combat

confrontation

Confrontation between two parties.

affrontement

An intense conflict or rivalry.

They engaged in a verbal duel on Twitter.

Ils se sont lancés dans un duel verbal sur Twitter.

Friendly competition, often between friends.

It was just a duel between them to see who is better at the video game.

C'était juste un duel entre eux pour voir qui est le meilleur au jeu vidéo.