English–French

“war” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/gɛʁ/

Example

Ils vivent dans un pays en guerre.

They live in a country at war.

Illustration for guerre (war)

How to say “war” in French

“War” in French is guerre.

A prolonged struggle in which states or organized groups use military force against one another.

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

Example sentences with guerre

Ils ont lancé une guerre commerciale.

They launched a trade war.

Tips for using guerre

  • Guerre generally denotes armed conflict, while conflit or désaccord is more suitable for a minor dispute or disagreement.

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