skirmish escarmouche

escarmouche

skirmish = escarmouche

Pronunciation =  skirmish

Pronunciation in French = escarmouche

skirmish in French: escarmouche

Part of speechNoun
Verb
 

Definition in English: an episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets.

engage in a skirmish. 

Definition in French: un épisode de combats irréguliers ou non prémédités, en particulier entre des parties petites ou périphériques d’armées ou de flottes.

s’engager dans une escarmouche.

Examples in English:

  • The young soldier was killed in a skirmish with government troops.

Examples in French:

  • Le jeune soldat a été tué dans une escarmouche avec les troupes gouvernementales.

Synonyms of skirmish

Synonyms in French se battre
bataille
choc
conflit
rencontrer
affrontement
Synonyms in English fight
battle
clash
conflict
encounter
confrontation

Antonyms of skirmish

Antonyms in French accord
une entente
calme
concorde
harmonie
paix
Antonyms in English accord
agreement
calm
concord
harmony
peace

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