English–French

“weapon” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/aʁm/

Example

Son langage est une arme dans les débats.

His language is a weapon in debates.

Illustration for arme (weapon)

How to say “weapon” in French

“Weapon” in French is arme.

A source of power that can strike physically or influence an opponent in debate.

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

Example sentences with arme

La police a trouvé une arme dans la voiture.

The police found a weapon in the car.

Tips for using arme

  • Describing language as une arme presents it as combative; outil, moyen, or argument can sound more neutral when that implication is unwanted.

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