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Liste de Mots Niveau C1 - Oui, Monsieur !

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur l'armée, tels que « deploy », « raid », « militant », etc. préparés pour les apprenants C1.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary

an extremely brutal act, especially in war

atrocité

atrocité

Ex: The history book detailed atrocities committed during the war , each story more harrowing than the last .
admiral
[nom]

the highest-ranking officer in a fleet

admiral

admiral

Ex: The young cadets listened intently as admiral shared his experiences and insights from decades at sea .
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 , colonel delivered a heartfelt speech , honoring the bravery and sacrifice of his soldiers .
general
[nom]

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

général, général d'armée

général, général d'armée

Ex: general received numerous accolades for his service , including the Medal of Honor , the highest military decoration .
major
[nom]

a middle-ranking officer in the armed forces

général, commandant, capitaine, lieutenant

général, commandant, capitaine, lieutenant

Ex: She admired major's dedication and professionalism , traits that made him a respected leader among his peers .
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 veterans in need .

to murder a prominent figure in a sudden attack, usually for political purposes

assassiner

assassiner

Ex: The group of rebels conspired assassinate the ruling monarch .
to blast
[verbe]

to violently damage or destroy something using explosives

faire exploser

faire exploser

Ex: The construction blasted the bedrock to lay the foundation for the skyscraper .
to blow up
[verbe]

to cause something to explode

exploser

exploser

to bombard
[verbe]

to drop bombs on someone or something continuously

bombarder

bombarder

Ex: In the siege , the castle walls bombarded by catapults and trebuchets .
to charge
[verbe]

to attack violently and suddenly in a battle

pousser

pousser

Ex: The general ordered his troops charge the enemy 's flank , hoping to gain a tactical advantage .
to conquer
[verbe]

to gain control of a place or people using armed forces

conquérir

conquérir

Ex: Throughout history , powerful empires sought conquer new lands .
to deploy
[verbe]

to position soldiers or equipment for military action

déployer

déployer

Ex: After the briefing , the deployed his soldiers to various strategic points .

(of armed forces) to empty a dangerous place

évacuer

évacuer

Ex: The military was ordered evacuate potential target areas .
to execute
[verbe]

to kill someone, especially as a legal penalty

exécuter

exécuter

Ex: International human rights organizations often condemn governments execute individuals without fair trials or proper legal representation .

(of a state) to organize and prepare for a military operation

se mobiliser

se mobiliser

Ex: Military exercises were conducted to ensure the efficiency mobilizing forces in times of crisis .

to give up resistance or stop fighting against an enemy or opponent

se rendre, capituler

se rendre, capituler

Ex: The general surrenders to avoid unnecessary conflict .
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 retreated to draw the enemy into less advantageous territory .

a person who participates in irregular fighting as a member of an unofficial military group

guérillero

guérillero

Ex: The documentary explored the motivations and challenges faced by guerrilla fighters in conflict zones .
militia
[nom]

a military group consisting of civilians who have been trained as soldiers to help the army in emergencies

milice, réserve

milice, réserve

Ex: The militia responded swiftly to the wildfire , helping to evacuate residents and protect homes from the spreading flames .
militant
[Adjectif]

displaying violent acts for the sake of a social or political aim

militant

militant

Ex: militant rhetoric inflamed tensions among the community , leading to confrontations with opposing groups .
naval
[Adjectif]

relating to the armed forces that operate at seas or waters in general

naval

naval

Ex: Naval architects design ships for various purposes , from cargo transport to military operations .
civilian
[Adjectif]

relating to a person who is not a member of the military or police force and does not hold an official position in the government

civil

civil

Ex: He served as civilian volunteer , helping to distribute food and supplies to those in need .
defensive
[Adjectif]

designed or used in a way that provides a person or thing with protection against attack

défensif

défensif

Ex: He wore a helmet and armor as part of defensive gear during the jousting tournament .
explosive
[Adjectif]

having the potential to cause sudden and violent release of energy or force

explosif

explosif

Ex: explosive force of the blast shattered windows in nearby buildings .
A-bomb
[nom]

a nuclear weapon with great destruction power which is released due to the fission of heavy atoms

bombe A

bombe A

Ex: The survivors of A-bomb attack continue to advocate for peace and nuclear disarmament to prevent future catastrophes .
rifle
[nom]

a long gun suitable for shooting a target over long distances, which is held along shoulder while aiming the target

fusil

fusil

Ex: The museum displayed rifles used by soldiers throughout different periods of warfare .
fleet
[nom]

a group of ships under the command of one high-ranking officer

flotte

flotte

Ex: The expedition set sail with a fleet of vessels , each specialized for different aspects of marine research .
raid
[nom]

a surprise attack against a place or a group of people

descente, rafle

descente, rafle

Ex: The historical reenactment included a dramatic portrayal of a raid on a coastal settlement .
curfew
[nom]

an order or law that prohibits people from going outside after a specific time, particularly at night

couvre-feu

couvre-feu

Ex: The soldiers patrolled the city to enforce curfew, checking IDs and ensuring no one was out after hours .
hostage
[nom]

someone held prisoner by a person or group who will be set free if the demands of that person or group are met

otage

otage

Ex: After hours of negotiation , the police successfully freed hostage and apprehended the criminals .
torture
[nom]

the act of making someone suffer very much so that they do what one wants

torture

torture

Ex: International organizations work tirelessly to combat the use torture and advocate for its prohibition worldwide .

the act of invading and controlling a country, city, etc.

occupation

occupation

Ex: occupation forces established their headquarters in the capital , using it as a base to control the surrounding regions .
trench
[nom]

a long narrow hole dug in the ground in which soldiers move and are protected from enemy fire

tranchée

tranchée

Ex: From their position in trench, the troops could see the enemy fortifications just a few hundred yards away .
truce
[nom]

an agreement according to which enemies or opponents stop fighting each other for a specific period of time

trêve

trêve

Ex: truce was fragile , with both sides wary of each other 's intentions and ready to resume hostilities at any moment .
to arm
[verbe]

to provide individuals or groups with weapons, ensuring they have the necessary equipment for defense or offense

armer

armer

Ex: The resistance movement planned arm local militias to resist foreign occupation .
warfare
[nom]

involvement in war, particularly using certain methods or weapons

guerre

guerre

Ex: warfare tactics were employed by the resistance to effectively harass and undermine the occupying forces .

a gun that automatically and rapidly fires a succession of bullets upon pressing the trigger

mitrailleuse, fusil mitrailleur

mitrailleuse, fusil mitrailleur

Ex: The machine gun on the vehicle provided crucial firepower support during the convoy 's journey through hostile territory .

the action of transferring people or being transferred to somewhere else to be safe from a dangerous situation

évacuation

évacuation

Ex: During the flood , emergency responders used boats to assist with evacuation of residents trapped in their homes .
command
[nom]

an order, particularly given by someone in a position of authority

ordre

ordre

Ex: The police chief gave a command for officers to maintain order during the protest .
AWOL
[Adjectif]

(of a soldier) having left one's military duty without being permitted to do so

déserteur, absent sans permis

déserteur, absent sans permis

Ex: Last month , she AWOL from her military duty , resulting in disciplinary action from her commanding officer .

the exact location of a nuclear explosion

point zéro, zone de l'explosion

point zéro, zone de l'explosion

Ex: The documentary interviewed witnesses who were ground zero during the devastating earthquake .
gunner
[nom]

a member of an armed force who is specifically trained to fire large guns

canonnier, artilleur

canonnier, artilleur

Ex: Gunners in the tank unit trained rigorously to maintain proficiency in operating their weapons systems .
blowgun
[nom]

a tube-like weapon through which an arrow is shot if someone breathes in it forcefully

carabine à souffler, arbalète à souffler

carabine à souffler, arbalète à souffler

Ex: In some regionsblowguns were historically used in warfare as silent weapons for ambushes and surprise attacks .

an automatic gun that is not heavy and can be easily held and carried by hand

mitraillette, pistolet-mitrailleur

mitraillette, pistolet-mitrailleur

Ex: He trained extensively with submachine gun to master its recoil control and quick reload techniques .
to station
[verbe]

to send a person to a particular place in order to carry out a duty, particularly a military person

affecter, poste

affecter, poste

Ex: The stationed units along the perimeter to fortify the defense .

the part of a gun containing its bullets

chargeur, magasin

chargeur, magasin

Ex: The hunter carried magazines in his backpack for his rifle during the hunting trip .

big heavy guns that are attached on top of moving wheels or tracks

artillerie, obus

artillerie, obus

Ex: The museum displayed various types of artillery pieces used in different conflicts throughout history .

a nuclear weapon of a country that is very powerful and serves as a protection against other countries' attacks

dissuasion nucléaire, dissuasion atomique

dissuasion nucléaire, dissuasion atomique

Ex: The countrynuclear deterrent strategy includes submarines armed with ballistic missiles .

a poisonous chemical that is damaging to the nervous system and is used as a war weapon

agent neurotoxique, agent chimique neurotoxique

agent neurotoxique, agent chimique neurotoxique

Ex: The international community condemned the use nerve agents against civilian populations , calling for accountability and justice .

a toxic chemical substance that interferes with the normal functioning of the nervous system

gaz neurotoxique, gaz de combat

gaz neurotoxique, gaz de combat

Ex: Scientists developed antidotes and treatments to counteract the effects nerve gas exposure in case of emergencies .
roger
[Interjection]

used as a confirmation message in radio communication to indicate that a message has been received and understood

Compris, Reçu

Compris, Reçu

ten-four
[Interjection]

a radio code used in two-way radio communication as an affirmative response or an indication of understanding

d'accord,  compris

d'accord, compris

Ex: The police officer gave a quick ten-four" to confirm they were en route to the scene .

a situation where the military becomes in charge of a country, replacing regular laws with their own rule, in order to maintain order during times of crisis or disturbance

loi martiale, état de siège

loi martiale, état de siège

Ex: Martial law was lifted after several weeks , allowing the gradual return to civilian governance and normalcy .

to make someone leave the armed forces or police and relieving them from their duties

décharger

décharger

Ex: Due to a medical condition , the servicemember was discharged from the Navy .
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