arsenal

• Nom désignant une collection d'armes et d'équipement militaire, un entrepôt où l'on stocke des armes et des munitions, ou un lieu où ces objets sont fabriqués.

A noun referring to a collection of weapons and military equipment, a storage facility for arms and ammunition, or a place where such items are manufactured.

1. National weaponryB2formalpolitical

   The complete collection of weapons and military equipment owned by a country.

   Arsenal national

   • The nation's arsenal includes advanced missile systems.
   • They are modernizing their entire arsenal of fighter jets.
   • The treaty limits the size of each country's nuclear arsenal.

   Synonymesarmoryordnanceweaponry

2. Military storage facilityB2formal

   A military building or complex where weapons, ammunition, and other military supplies are stored and where personnel are trained in their use.

   arsenal militaire

   • The soldiers were stationed at the main arsenal outside the city.
   • The arsenal was heavily guarded to prevent theft.
   • New recruits receive basic training at the local arsenal.

   Synonymesarmorydepotmagazinestorehouse

3. Weapons manufacturing siteB2formal

   A facility or factory where weapons and military equipment are produced.

   Arsenal (site de fabrication d'armes)

   • The government opened a new arsenal to produce artillery shells.
   • Workers at the arsenal are skilled in assembling rifles.
   • The old arsenal was converted into a museum of military history.

   Synonymesarmory