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    Guerre (en. War)

    /ɡɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Conflict between nations or groups, often involving military fighting.
    The Hundred Years' War lasted over 100 years.
    La guerre de Cent Ans a duré plus de 100 ans.
    Prolonged and violent conflict, often ideological.
    The cold war opposed the east and west blocs.
    La guerre froide opposait les blocs est et ouest.
    State of open conflict, fighting between two parties.
    They have been at war for decades.
    Ils sont en guerre depuis des décennies.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'guerra' meaning 'combat' or 'battle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    star war
    Fictional or metaphorical conflict often used in popular culture.
    guerre des étoiles
    to declare war
    To start an armed conflict against an enemy.
    déclarer la guerre
    to be at war
    To be engaged in an armed conflict.
    être en guerre
    cold war
    Conflict of influence without direct military confrontations.
    guerre froide

    Related Words

    battle
    Specific engagement between two armies.
    bataille
    conflict
    Dispute or struggle that can take various forms.
    conflit
    hostilities
    Acts of war or attack.
    hostilités

    Slang Meanings

    Zero gun war
    In their battle for power, it's really a zero gun war.
    Dans leur bataille pour le pouvoir, c'est vraiment une guerre à zéro fusil.
    To declare war on each other
    They declare war on each other over trivial matters.
    Ils se déclarent la guerre pour des broutilles.