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    Guerres (en. Wars)

    /ɡɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Armed conflict between states or groups.
    Wars have devastating consequences on civilian populations.
    Les guerres ont des conséquences dévastatrices sur les populations civiles.
    Duration or period of conflict.
    The wars of the 20th century marked modern history.
    Les guerres du XXe siècle ont marqué l'histoire moderne.
    Struggle for power, ideas, or resources.
    Economic wars can affect international trade.
    Les guerres économiques peuvent affecter le commerce international.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'guerra', meaning 'conflict'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Cold War
    Conflict of influence between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II.
    guerre froide
    to declare war on someone
    To declare an open conflict against someone.
    se déclarer la guerre
    total war
    Conflict involving all resources and the population of a nation.
    guerre totale
    trench warfare
    Conflict where both sides fight from fortified positions.
    guerre de tranchées

    Related Words

    warrior
    A person who makes war.
    guerreur
    warlike
    Related to war, who loves war.
    guerreux
    pacification
    Action of restoring peace after a conflict.
    pacification

    Slang Meanings

    Territorial war among youths
    The gangs are engaged in a war for control of the neighborhood.
    Les bandes se livrent à une guerre pour le contrôle du quartier.
    Intense personal conflict
    They are in a real war because of this misunderstanding.
    Ils sont dans une vraie guerre à cause de ce malentendu.