English–French
“fight” in French
How to say “fight” in French
“Fight” in French is combat.
Two sides press against each other in a contest that may be physical, competitive, or figurative.
Example sentences with combat
Après des mois de lutte, ils ont finalement gagné le combat.
After months of fighting, they finally won the battle.
Tips for using combat
- The construction un combat contre introduces the opposing person, group, or cause, as in un combat contre l'injustice.
Other French words for “fight”
Il faut lutter contre la discrimination.
We must fight against discrimination.
Il y a une bagarre dans la rue.
There is a fight in the street.
Ils se bagarrent souvent.
They often fight.
Ils ont eu une castagne hier soir.
They had a fight last night.
Nous combattons ensemble.
We fight together.