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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
armada
[nom]

a massive group of warships organized for military or strategic purposes

armada

armada

Ex: During the war , the imperial armada enforced a stranglehold blockade around the enemy 's coastline .
arsenal
[nom]

the complete collection of arms, ammunition, and defense systems owned by a nation or organization

arsenal, arsenal militaire

arsenal, arsenal militaire

Ex: The government allocated funds to modernize its entire arsenal.Le gouvernement a alloué des fonds pour moderniser son **arsenal** entier.

to supply someone with the weapons, gear, and attire necessary for military service

équiper

équiper

Ex: He was accoutered for battle , ready to deploy at dawn .Il fut **accoutré** pour la bataille, prêt à se déployer à l'aube.
aegis
[nom]

a protective shield or breastplate, originally from ancient mythology, designed to guard the chest and upper body from harm

bouclier protecteur, égide

bouclier protecteur, égide

barb
[nom]

a sharp projection on an arrowhead, spear, or similar tool designed to make removal difficult

barbillon, pointe barbelée

barbillon, pointe barbelée

barrage
[nom]

a continuous, concentrated attack using artillery to cover a wide area rather than aim at a single target

un tir de barrage, un barrage d'artillerie

un tir de barrage, un barrage d'artillerie

a military unit composed of a varying number of companies or platoons, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel

bataillon

bataillon

Ex: Each battalion had its own distinct set of responsibilities during the operation .Chaque **bataillon** avait son propre ensemble distinct de responsabilités pendant l'opération.
bivouac
[nom]

a temporary outdoor shelter or set of living quarters built by soldiers, usually without permanent structures

bivouac, campement temporaire

bivouac, campement temporaire

a thick, usually short stick or club used to hit or strike, often intended as a weapon

matraque, gourdin

matraque, gourdin

Ex: The villain wielded a heavy bludgeon to intimidate his enemies .Le méchant maniait une **massue** lourde pour intimider ses ennemis.

a continuous attack on an area using bombs

bombardement, pilonnage

bombardement, pilonnage

Ex: Historians studied the effects of aerial bombardment in World War II .Les historiens ont étudié les effets du **bombardement** aérien pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale.
bulwark
[nom]

a raised earthwork, wall, or other structure built to protect an area or fortification from attack

rempart, bastion

rempart, bastion

to officially take possession or control of something, typically for military or governmental purposes, often without the consent of the owner

réquisitionner

réquisitionner

Ex: In times of war , authorities have the power to commandeer resources necessary for defense efforts .En temps de guerre, les autorités ont le pouvoir de **réquisitionner** les ressources nécessaires aux efforts de défense.
cudgel
[nom]

a short and thick stick that is used as a weapon for hitting or striking

bâton, gourdin

bâton, gourdin

Ex: The old man kept a cudgel by his bedside for protection against intruders .Le vieil homme gardait une **matraque** près de son lit pour se protéger contre les intrus.
to cede
[verbe]

to hand over power, land, or a position to another, particularly due to being forced

céder

céder

Ex: The country is reluctantly ceding control of its key industries .Le pays cède à contrecœur le contrôle de ses industries clés.

a brief, small-scale fight between small groups, often part of a larger conflict

escarmouche, accrochage

escarmouche, accrochage

Ex: The historical records describe a skirmish that lasted only a few minutes.Les archives historiques décrivent une **escarmouche** qui n'a duré que quelques minutes.
cession
[nom]

the act of surrendering a right, land, or property to a country

cession

cession

Ex: The cession of territory following the peace treaty resulted in a dramatic shift in regional power .La **cession** de territoire suite au traité de paix a entraîné un changement radical dans le pouvoir régional.

to surrender after negotiation or when facing overwhelming pressure

capituler, abandonner

capituler, abandonner

Ex: The general decided to capitulate rather than risk further loss of troops .Le royaume a refusé de **capituler** malgré les pertes croissantes.

something granted or yielded, often reluctantly, in response to a demand or pressure

concession

concession

Ex: Their concession on several key issues led to a successful merger .Leur **concession** sur plusieurs questions clés a conduit à une fusion réussie.
brunt
[nom]

the harshest or most intense part of something

le plus fort de

le plus fort de

Ex: The frontline workers felt the brunt of the pandemic 's toll .Les travailleurs de première ligne ont ressenti le **poids** de la pandémie.
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