D’armes (en. Of weapons)

/daʁm/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An object intended to inflict injury or death.

Soldiers are trained in the effective use of arms.

Les soldats sont formés à l'utilisation efficace des d’armes.

A set of instruments of war.

The collection of antique arms is impressive.

La collection de d’armes anciennes est impressionnante.

Symbolic expressions of strength or power.

The flag flies as an emblem of national pride.

Le drapeau flotte comme un d’armes de fierté nationale.

From Old French, deriving from the term 'arme' which referred to combat instruments.

to take up arms

To engage in a struggle or battle.

prendre les d’armes

to lay down arms

To abandon confrontations or conflicts.

laisser d’armes

arms and peace

To balance strength with diplomacy.

d’armes et de paix

weapon

An object used for defense or attack.

arme

military

Relating to the defense of the state or soldiers.

militaire

conflict

A disagreement that can lead to armed struggle.

conflit

Handguns

He has handguns hidden in his jacket.

Il a des d’armes de poing cachées dans sa veste.

Heavy weapons

This film shows scenes with heavy arms.

Ce film montre des scènes avec des d’armes lourdes.