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Liste de Mots Niveau B2 - Conflits et Disputes

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur la guerre et la paix, tels que "armes", "militaire", "marine", etc., préparés pour les apprenants de niveau B2.

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action
action
[nom]

the act of fighting a war or battle

action

action

Ex: The action on the battlefield was intense, with both sides fiercely contesting the territory. 
advance
advance
[nom]

a forward movement by soldiers

avancée, progression

avancée, progression

Ex: The troops made a swift advance toward the enemy lines. 
camp
camp
[nom]

a military facility where troops are stationed for training or operational purposes

camp

camp

Ex: The soldiers returned to camp after their training exercises. 
military
military
[Adjectif]

relating to soldiers or the armed forces

militaire

militaire

Ex: Military tactics dominated the discussion. 
air force

the branch of the armed forces that operates in the air using fighter aircraft

armée de l’air

armée de l’air

Ex: The air force conducted a series of training exercises with their new fighter jets. 
navy
navy
[nom]

the branch of the armed forces that operates at sea using warships, destroyers, etc.

marine

marine

Ex: The navy conducted exercises to ensure readiness for maritime operations. 
strategy

a field of military science that deals with the planning of an attack or defense

stratégie

stratégie

Ex: The general developed a comprehensive strategy to outmaneuver enemy forces during the conflict. 
arms
arms
[nom]

weapons in general, especially those used by the military

armes

armes

Ex: The country invested heavily in modernizing its arms to enhance its military capabilities. 
grenade
grenade
[nom]

a small bomb that explodes in a few seconds, can be thrown by hand or fired from a gun

grenade

grenade

Ex: The soldier pulled the pin from the grenade before tossing it towards the enemy position. 
handgun
handgun
[nom]

a gun that can be used with one hand

pistolet, arme de poing

pistolet, arme de poing

Ex: The officer drew his handgun when he saw a potential threat. 
mine
mine
[nom]

a piece of military equipment that is put on or just under the ground or in the sea, which explodes when it is touched

mine

mine

Ex: The documentary highlighted the lasting impact of mines on civilian populations. 
campaign

a series of operations carried out to achieve a certain military objective

campagne

campagne

Ex: The military campaign lasted for several months, aiming to secure the region. 
to command
to command
[verbe]

to have authority over or be in charge of a unit in the army

commander, diriger

commander, diriger

Ex: General Smith commands the 5th Infantry Division stationed in the southern region. 
to desert
to desert
[verbe]

to leave the army, navy, etc. without permission or without fulfilling one's obligations

déserter

déserter

Ex: Many soldiers deserted their posts during the war, seeking safety elsewhere. 
to dominate

to have the power to completely or partially control someone or something

dominer

dominer

Ex: In the competitive business world, companies strive to dominate their market. 
to invade
to invade
[verbe]

to enter a territory using armed forces in order to occupy or take control of it

envahir

envahir

Ex: The army decided to invade the neighboring country to secure vital resources. 
to recruit
to recruit
[verbe]

to find people to join the armed forces

recruter

recruter

Ex: The military aimed to recruit new members to strengthen its forces. 
to strike
to strike
[verbe]

to hit using hands or weapons

frapper, donner un coup à, donner des coups à, mettre un coup à, mettre des coups à

frapper, donner un coup à, donner des coups à, mettre un coup à, mettre des coups à

Ex: The blacksmith struck the hot metal with a hammer to shape it. 
gunfight

a fight in which two or more individuals or groups use guns

échange de coups de feu, fusillade

échange de coups de feu, fusillade

Ex: The gunfight erupted suddenly in the streets, causing panic among bystanders. 
armed
armed
[Adjectif]

equipped with weapons or firearms

armé

armé

Ex: The armed soldiers stood guard at the entrance to the military base. 
civil
civil
[Adjectif]

involving ordinary people who are not part of the armed forces

civil

civil

Ex: The civil infrastructure of the city was heavily damaged during the siege. 
occupied
occupied
[Adjectif]

(of a city, country, etc.) captured and under the control, authority, or presence of foreign military forces or other entities

occupé

occupé

Ex: The city remained occupied by enemy troops for several years during the war. 
parade
parade
[nom]

a military event where military units, personnel, and equipment are displayed or marched in formation to display power or be inspected

défilé

défilé

Ex: Soldiers marched in perfect synchronization during the Independence Day parade. 
prisoner of war

someone who is captured by the enemy during a war

prisonnier de guerre, prisonnière de guerre

prisonnier de guerre, prisonnière de guerre

Ex: Prisoners of war should not be subjected to torture or cruel treatment. 
rank
rank
[nom]

members of the armed forces involving those who have a lower position

les rangs

les rangs

Ex: Communication between ranks is vital for operational success in military missions. 
refugee
refugee
[nom]

a person who is forced to leave their own country because of war, natural disaster, etc.

réfugié, réfugiée

réfugié, réfugiée

Ex: The refugee camp provided shelter and basic necessities to displaced families. 
volunteer

someone who enlists in the armed forces without being forced

volontaire, engagée

volontaire, engagée

Ex: Volunteers can play crucial roles in various military operations and support efforts. 
service
service
[nom]

a division of the armed forces such as the army, navy, air force, or marines, that performs specific duties and missions

armée

armée

Ex: They come from a service family with generations serving in the armed forces. 
tank
tank
[nom]

a heavily armored military vehicle with tracks and a large gun, used in ground combat

tank, char d'assaut, char de combat

tank, char d'assaut, char de combat

Ex: The tank battalion advanced across the battlefield, providing crucial firepower support. 
warship
warship
[nom]

a ship that is made for war and has weapons

navire de guerre

navire de guerre

Ex: The warship's advanced technology enhanced its combat capabilities. 
war crime

an inhuman act that is done during a war, which is against the rules of war

crimes de guerre

crimes de guerre

Ex: Evidence was presented to support the charges of war crimes against the military leaders. 
nuclear submarine

a ship moving above and below the sea, which is powered by nuclear energy and is usually armed with weapons such as missile

sous-marin nucléaire, submersible nucléaire

sous-marin nucléaire, submersible nucléaire

Ex: The nuclear submarine can stay submerged for months due to its powerful reactor. 
target
target
[nom]

a person, building, or area marked to be attacked

cible

cible

Ex: They established security measures around high-profile targets. 
to wreck
to wreck
[verbe]

to damage or destroy something severely

démolir, détruire, dévaster

démolir, détruire, dévaster

Ex: The storm had the power to wreck houses along the coast. 
spoil
spoil
[nom]

valuable items that are taken by force, especially during a war

butin, prises

butin, prises

Ex: The spoils from the captured city were beyond imagination, filled with gold and precious jewels. 
to wound
to wound
[verbe]

to cause physical harm or injury to someone

blesser

blesser

Ex: Carelessness with sharp objects can easily wound a person. 
ground-to-air missile

a missile aimed at an aircraft from the ground or a ship

missile sol-air, missile surface-air

missile sol-air, missile surface-air

Ex: The military deployed ground-to-air missiles to protect the base from enemy aircraft. 
air-to-ground missile

a missile that is aimed from an aircraft at a surface on the ground or sea

missile air-sol, missile air-surface

missile air-sol, missile air-surface

Ex: Air-to-ground missiles are often equipped with advanced guidance systems to improve accuracy. 
brass knuckles

a metal weapon that is consisted of a group of connected rings, which is worn on one's fingers in order to hit someone with

poing américain, coup-de-poing américain

poing américain, coup-de-poing américain

Ex: He was arrested for carrying brass knuckles in his pocket. 
dogfight

an aerial combat in which two or more fighter aircraft are engaged

combat aérien, dogfight

combat aérien, dogfight

Ex: The film depicted thrilling dogfights between fighter planes in World War II. 
marine
marine
[nom]

a member of one of the armed forces who can engage in operations taking place both on land and at sea, particularly a member of Royal Marines or United States Marine Corps

un marine, un fusilier marin

un marine, un fusilier marin

Ex: The marines were deployed to assist in disaster relief efforts after the hurricane. 
to gun down

to seriously injure or kill a person by shooting them, particularly someone who is defenseless

abattre, descendre

abattre, descendre

Ex: The assailant attempted to gun down his target in a crowded market. 
United States Marine Corps

an armed force of the United States trained for conducting specific military operations such as fighting from the sea

Ex: The United States Marine Corps plays a crucial role in national defense and global military operations. 
sidearm
sidearm
[nom]

a weapon, such as a gun or knife, that is carried on the side of the body

arme de poing, arme latérale

arme de poing, arme latérale

Ex: He preferred to carry a lightweight sidearm for everyday use rather than a larger firearm. 
bulletproof
bulletproof
[Adjectif]

built in a way that does not let through any bullets or other projectiles

blindé, pare-balles

blindé, pare-balles

Ex: The bulletproof vest saved the officer's life during the shootout. 
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