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l'

feminine

/aʁm/

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Translation

weapon

Word origin

From Latin arma ('weapons, tools, equipment'), a neuter plural treated as a feminine singular in French. English 'arms' and 'army' share the root.

Origin
Latin
Root
arma
English cognates
arms, armour

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Examples

.

He had a weapon hidden under his jacket.

l' .

The police found the murder weapon.

.

Drop your weapon and put your hands up.

strictement .

Firearms are strictly controlled in this country.

L' aux .

Humour is his best weapon against criticism.

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This word is part of lesson 6.