Martial (en. Martial)

/maʁ.sjal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Relating to war.

Martial arts teach defense techniques.

Les arts martiaux enseignent des techniques de défense.

Related to military discipline.

He has a martial demeanor in all circumstances.

Il a un comportement martial en toutes circonstances.

Referring to laws or rules that apply in times of war.

Martial law was instituted during the conflict.

La loi martiale a été instaurée pendant le conflit.

From the Latin 'martialis', derived from 'Mars', the Roman god of war.

martial spirit

Attitude or mindset associated with military discipline and rigor.

esprit martial

martial law

Situation where military laws replace civilian laws.

loi martiale

martial arts

Combat disciplines, often practiced as a sport or for self-defense.

arts martiaux

martialism

Doctrine or philosophy valuing military discipline.

martialisme

martiality

Characteristic of what is military or warrior-like.

martialité

martial artist

Someone who practices martial arts.

martialeur

Rigid or disciplined lifestyle inspired by the military.

His lifestyle is so martial that he never goes out without his sports outfit.

Son mode de vie est tellement martial qu'il ne sort jamais sans sa tenue de sport.

Aggressive tactics in competition.

He adopted a martial demeanor during the last sports meeting.

Il a adopté un comportement martial lors de la dernière rencontre sportive.