arm

• Nom désignant le membre supérieur du corps humain, du bras à la main, ainsi qu'une branche ou une partie saillante d'un objet ou d'une organisation.

A noun referring to the upper limb of the human body, extending from the shoulder to the hand, or a branch or projecting part of an object or organization.

1. Body partA1formal

   The upper limb of the human body, extending from the shoulder to the hand.

   Bras (membre supérieur)

   • She broke her arm while playing soccer.
   • He carried the box under his arm.
   • The doctor examined his injured arm carefully.

2. B1formal

   A branch or division of an organization, system, or area of activity.

   Branche, division

   • The company has an arm dedicated to research and development.
   • The political arm of the movement is very active.
   • The charity's medical arm provides aid in remote areas.

   Synonymesagencybranchbureaudepartmentdivisionoffshootsectionsubsidiarywing

3. B1formal

   A weapon, especially a firearm (usually used in plural).

   Arme (à feu)

   • The soldiers carried arms during the parade.
   • The country is reducing its nuclear arms.
   • He was charged with illegal possession of arms.

   Synonymesarmamentfirearmgunmunitionweapon

• Verbe signifiant munir ou équiper d'armes ou d'outils nécessaires, ou préparer à un conflit ou à une tâche.

A verb used to indicate the act of supplying or equipping with weapons or necessary tools, or preparing for a conflict or task.

1. Supply with weaponsB2formal

   To provide someone or something with weapons or equipment for defense or attack.

   armer

   • The government decided to arm the local militia.
   • They armed themselves with knives and sticks.
   • The rebels were armed with modern rifles.

   Synonymesequipfurnishmunitionoutfitsupplyweaponize

   Antonymesdisarmunarm

2. Equip or prepareB2formal

   To provide someone with the necessary tools, information, or skills for a task.

   munir

   • The training program arms students with practical skills.
   • She armed herself with facts before the debate.
   • The manual arms users with troubleshooting knowledge.

   Synonymesequipfurnishgear upoutfitprepareprovisionsupply

   Antonymesdisarmunarm