French Conversation · Level 87
60 words
French word
artillerie
Pronunciation
IPA/aʁtijəʁi/
Meaning
- feminine nounartillery
Example
Le musée expose de l'artillerie ancienne.
The museum displays old artillery.
More examples
La télévision a diffusé des images d'artillerie en action.
The television broadcast images of artillery in action.
Core concept
A coordinated force of heavy guns and mortars, together with the trained unit that handles them.
Similar words
arme: Any tool or weapon used for attacking or defending.
fusil: A long firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder.
canon: An individual heavy gun with a large barrel.
batterie: A group or emplacement containing several guns.
Definition in French
Armement composé de canons, de mortiers et d'autres pièces à feu, et terme désignant la troupe spécialisée dans leur emploi.
Word origin
Artillerie formed from Old French artillier or artiller, meaning to equip or prepare, and first referred to military engines before settling on artillery and its specialist branch.
Usage tips
- Artillerie is feminine, so the example uses de l'artillerie ancienne, with the feminine adjective ancienne.