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Cambridge English : CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Conflit physique
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clout
[nom]
(boxing) a heavy blow delivered with the fist
un coup de poing puissant, un direct dévastateur
to fetter
[verbe]
to bind someone's ankles or feet with chains, shackles, or similar devices to restrict movement
enchaîner, retenir
fracas
[nom]
a noisy fight or argument involving multiple people
altercation, accrochage
Ex: The local teams ' rivalry culminated in a fracas after the final whistle blew , causing quite a scene on the field .La police est arrivée rapidement pour disperser la **bagarre** à l'extérieur du stade.
to gouge
[verbe]
to tear out flesh or tissue by forcing with the thumb or a sharp object
crever, arrachar
Ex: The attacker gouged at the flesh with brutal force.**L'agresseur** lacéra la chair avec une force brutale.
to impinge
[verbe]
to intrude upon a boundary, limit, or domain
empiéter sur
Ex: The new regulations have impinged on the company's ability to expand its operations.Leurs plans d'expansion **empiètent** sur les zones protégées de la faune.
to flay
[verbe]
to strip the skin or outer covering from a person, animal, or object, often as part of preparation or punishment
écorcher, dépecer
Ex: The taxidermist flayed the specimen with practiced precision .Le **taxidermiste** a écorché le spécimen avec une précision exercée.
to wrest
[verbe]
to forcibly pull or take something, often from someone's grasp
arracher
Ex: The thief attempted to wrest the purse from the woman 's grasp .Les rebelles ont essayé d'**arracher** le contrôle de la ville aux forces gouvernementales.
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