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Vocabulaire pour l'IELTS Academic (Score 5) - War

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés à la guerre qui sont nécessaires pour l'examen académique IELTS de base.

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
battle
[nom]

a fight between opposing armed forces, particularly during a war

bataille, combat

bataille, combat

Ex: The generals strategized to minimize casualties in the upcoming battle.Les généraux ont élaboré des stratégies pour minimiser les pertes dans la **bataille** à venir.
combat
[nom]

a fight between different military forces during a war

combat

combat

Ex: Medics risk their lives to save others on the combat field .
captain
[nom]

a military officer with a rank above that of a lieutenant and below that of a major

capitaine, commandant

capitaine, commandant

an officer in charge of a military operation or a group of soldiers

commandant

commandant

Ex: In times of crisis , the commander's calm demeanor and quick decision-making were crucial to their survival .En temps de crise, le comportement calme et la prise de décision rapide du **commandant** ont été cruciaux pour leur survie.
cavalry
[nom]

a group of soldiers in an army who fight by armored vehicles

cavalerie, troupes montées

cavalerie, troupes montées

Ex: The cavalry's armored vehicles provided crucial support to the infantry .Les véhicules blindés de la **cavalerie** ont fourni un soutien crucial à l'infanterie.
general
[nom]

a high-ranking officer in the army, Air Force, or Marines

général, officier général

général, officier général

Ex: The general received numerous accolades for his service , including the Medal of Honor , the highest military decoration .Le **général** a reçu de nombreuses distinctions pour son service, dont la Médaille d'honneur, la plus haute décoration militaire.
tactics
[nom]

the art or science of employing military forces and strategies in order to achieve victory over an enemy

tactique, stratégie

tactique, stratégie

Ex: The art of war is all about developing effective tactics to outmaneuver the opponent .L'art de la guerre consiste à développer des **tactiques** efficaces pour surpasser l'adversaire.

organized military efforts to fight against and oppose an enemy force, especially to stop their invasion or control

Ex: The documentary honored civilians who joined the armed resistance against occupation .
army
[nom]

a country's military force trained to fight on land

armée

armée

Ex: The army's tanks and artillery provided crucial support during the battle .Les chars et l'artillerie de l'**armée** ont fourni un soutien crucial pendant la bataille.
spy
[nom]

someone who is employed by a government to obtain secret information on another person, country, company, etc.

espion, espionne

espion, espionne

Ex: The spy carefully evaded surveillance while gathering details on a confidential project .L'**espion** a soigneusement évité la surveillance tout en recueillant des détails sur un projet confidentiel.

a region in which a war is taking place

zone de guerre, région en guerre

zone de guerre, région en guerre

the area where opposing forces meet or engage, often in a military conflict

ligne de front, première ligne

ligne de front, première ligne

Ex: The front line shifted overnight as the enemy forces made a surprise advance .La **ligne de front** a changé du jour au lendemain alors que les forces ennemies ont fait une avancée surprise.
weapon
[nom]

an object that can physically harm someone or something, such as a gun, bomb, knife, etc.

arme

arme

Ex: Diplomacy is often seen as a powerful weapon in resolving international conflicts .La diplomatie est souvent considérée comme une **arme** puissante pour résoudre les conflits internationaux.
peace
[nom]

a period or state where there is no war or violence

paix

paix

Ex: She hoped for a future where peace would prevail around the world .Elle espérait un avenir où la **paix** prévaudrait dans le monde entier.
bullet
[nom]

a small cylindrical metal object designed to be fired from a gun

balle

balle

Ex: A stray bullet shattered the window , startling everyone in the room .Une balle perdue a brisé la fenêtre, effrayant tout le monde dans la pièce.

the act of taking control of another country and sending people to settle there

colonisation

colonisation

Ex: Space colonization is a popular theme in science fiction , like Mars settlements .

the act of taking possession of an area by using military force

conquête

conquête

Ex: The general was celebrated for his role in the conquest, though many criticized his methods .

the additional troops or supplies sent to support an army

renfort

renfort

Ex: Critics argued that sending reinforcements would only prolong the war .

a situation in which people join together to fight against those in power

soulèvement

soulèvement

to attack
[verbe]

to begin using weapons against a place or enemy during a war

attaquer, agresser

attaquer, agresser

Ex: The air force unexpectedly attacked the enemy 's communication infrastructure .L'armée de l'air a **attaqué** de manière inattendue les infrastructures de communication de l'ennemi.
to defend
[verbe]

to not let any harm come to someone or something

défendre

défendre

Ex: The antivirus software is programmed to defend the computer from malicious attacks .Le logiciel antivirus est programmé pour **défendre** l'ordinateur contre les attaques malveillantes.
to fire
[verbe]

to shoot a bullet, shell, etc. from a weapon

faire feu

faire feu

Ex: The sniper fired a single shot , silently propelling the bullet across the field .Le sniper **tira** un seul coup, propulsant silencieusement la balle à travers le champ.
to retreat
[verbe]

(of military) to move away in order to escape the danger because one has been defeated or is weak

se retirer, reculer

se retirer, reculer

Ex: The forces strategically retreated to draw the enemy into less advantageous territory .Les forces se sont **retirées** stratégiquement pour attirer l'ennemi dans un territoire moins avantageux.
to conquer
[verbe]

to gain control of a place or people using armed forces

conquérir

conquérir

Ex: Throughout history , powerful empires sought to conquer new lands .Tout au long de l'histoire, les empires puissants ont cherché à **conquérir** de nouvelles terres.
to bombard
[verbe]

to drop bombs on someone or something continuously

bombarder

bombarder

Ex: In the siege , the castle walls were bombarded by catapults and trebuchets .Lors du siège, les murs du château ont été **bombardés** par des catapultes et des trébuchets.
to capture
[verbe]

to seize or get control of something by force

s’emparer de

s’emparer de

Ex: They captured the enemy base in a surprise attack .Ils ont **capturé** la base ennemie dans une attaque surprise.

a group of people, organizations, or political parties working together toward their common interests

alliance

alliance

Ex: The business alliance between the two tech companies led to groundbreaking innovations .L'**alliance** commerciale entre les deux entreprises technologiques a conduit à des innovations révolutionnaires.
colonel
[nom]

a high-ranking officer in the army, marine corps, or air force, whose rank is between a lieutenant colonel and brigadier general

colonel

colonel

Ex: During the ceremony , the colonel delivered a heartfelt speech , honoring the bravery and sacrifice of his soldiers .Lors de la cérémonie, le **colonel** a prononcé un discours sincère, honorant la bravoure et le sacrifice de ses soldats.

the act of invading or entering a territory, country, or region by force or without permission, often with the intent to control or dominate the area and its inhabitants

invasion

invasion

Ex: The historical invasion of the Roman Empire reshaped the landscape of Europe .L'**invasion** historique de l'Empire romain a remodelé le paysage de l'Europe.
veteran
[nom]

a former member of the armed forces who has fought in a war

ancien combattant, vétéran

ancien combattant, vétéran

Ex: She visited the VA hospital regularly to volunteer her time and support veterans in need .Elle visitait régulièrement l'hôpital VA pour consacrer son temps et soutenir les **anciens combattants** dans le besoin.

a continuous attack on an area using bombs

Vocabulaire pour l'IELTS Academic (Score 5)
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