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    L'arme (en. Tear)

    /laʁm/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A combat instrument intended for attack or defense.
    The army is equipped with many modern weapons.
    L'armée est équipée de nombreuses armes modernes.
    Any object that can cause injury or damage.
    A bladed weapon can be very dangerous.
    Une arme blanche peut être très dangereuse.
    A symbol of power or authority.
    He brandished his weapon to show his determination.
    Il a brandi son arme pour montrer sa détermination.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'arma' meaning 'weapons, equipment, tools'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    The law of silence is a weapon
    A method of control through the threat of repercussions.
    la loi du silence est une arme
    To handle a weapon
    To use a weapon with skill or proficiency.
    manipuler une arme
    To be under the influence of the weapon
    To be influenced by a threatening external force.
    être sous l'emprise de l'arme

    Related Words

    Armament
    A set of weapon systems available to an army.
    armement
    Defense
    The act of defending or protecting.
    défense
    Aggression
    The act of violating or harming a person.
    agression

    Slang Meanings

    Disorder (in the sense of chaos caused by violence)
    It’s turning into a weapon in the street.
    Ça tourne au l'arme dans la rue.
    To seize something forcefully or violently.
    He has the weapon to take what he wants.
    Il a l'arme de prendre ce qu'il veut.