English–French

“artillery shell” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/oby/

Example

Il a ramassé un obus trouvé dans le champ.

He picked up an artillery shell he found in the field.

Illustration for obus (artillery shell)

How to say “artillery shell” in French

“Artillery shell” in French is obus.

A heavy, hollow projectile launched from a gun or mortar and designed to explode at its target.

Full entry for obus: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with obus

Les démineurs ont enlevé un obus près du chantier.

Bomb disposal experts removed an artillery shell near the construction site.

Tips for using obus

  • Obus belongs mainly to military, historical, and news contexts, rather than ordinary conversation about ammunition.

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