L'artillerie (en. The artillery)

laʁ.ti.le.ʁi

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Corps of the army specialized in the use of cannons and war pieces.

Artillery played a crucial role in this battle.

L'artillerie a joué un rôle crucial dans cette bataille.

Set of artillery equipment.

Modern artillery is technologically advanced.

L'artillerie moderne est très avancée technologiquement.

Heavy weapon systems used in armed conflicts.

Artillery barrages are often used to prepare for an attack.

Les barrages d'artillerie sont souvent utilisés pour préparer une attaque.

The word 'artillery' comes from the Old French 'artillier' which means 'to prepare, to equip'.

artillery displacement

Process of moving artillery units on the battlefield.

déplacement d'artillerie

artillery fire

Action of firing from artillery pieces.

tir d'artillerie

heavy artillery

Refers to a set of heavy artillery equipment, often used in intense conflicts.

artillerie lourde

cannon

A metal tube from which explosive projectiles are fired.

canon

barrage

A concentrated artillery fire intended to create a danger zone.

barrage

ammunition

Explosive material used by artillery.

munition

Popular expressions referring to massive attacks.

He launched a real 'barrage of artillery' during the debate.

Il a lancé une véritable 'salve d'artillerie' lors du débat.

To use powerful means to address a problem.

To convince this client, he brought out the heavy artillery.

Pour convaincre ce client, il a sorti l'artillerie lourde.