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    Mitraille (en. Machine gun)

    /mi.tʁa.j/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Dispersed ammunition, often used in a military context.
    The shrapnel caused significant damage to enemy troops.
    La mitraille a causé des dommages importants aux troupes ennemies.
    Term referring to debris or shell fragments.
    There were pieces of shrapnel on the battlefield.
    Il y avait des morceaux de mitraille sur le champ de bataille.

    Etymology

    From the French word 'mitraille' which originally refers to shrapnel projectiles.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fire with a machine gun
    to fire with a machine gun.
    faire feu de mitraille
    to be under heavy fire
    to be exposed to automatic weapon fire.
    être sous la mitraille

    Related Words

    machine gun
    Automatic firearm that fires a series of bullets.
    mitrailleuse
    shell
    Explosive projectile fired by a cannon.
    obus
    bullet
    Projectile for firearms.
    balle

    Slang Meanings

    A large amount of noise or commotion.
    The concert was a real racket with all those fans.
    Le concert a été une vraie mitraille avec tous ces fans.
    A situation where things become chaotic or difficult.
    It was chaos in that meeting!
    C'est la mitraille dans cette réunion !