belligerent

• Qualifie une personne, une nation ou un groupe qui est hostile, agressif ou impliqué dans un conflit ou une guerre.

Describes a person, nation, or group that is hostile, aggressive, or engaged in a conflict or war.

1. B2formal

   Showing a readiness to fight or argue; hostile and aggressive in manner.

   Belligérant (sens agressif)

   • His belligerent tone made everyone uncomfortable.
   • The drunk man became belligerent and started shouting.
   • She gave a belligerent response to the criticism.

   Synonymesaggressiveantagonisticargumentativebellicosecombativehostilepugnaciousquarrelsometruculentwarlike

   Antonymesamicableconciliatoryfriendlypacificpeaceful

2. Engaged in warC1formal

   Involved in a conflict or war; fighting.

   En guerre

   • The belligerent nations finally agreed to a ceasefire.
   • International law protects civilians in belligerent territories.
   • The belligerent forces clashed near the border.

   Synonymescombatantfightingwarring

   Antonymespacifistpeaceful

• Nom désignant une nation, un groupe ou une personne engagé dans un conflit, une guerre ou des actions hostiles.

A noun referring to a nation, group, or person engaged in a conflict, war, or hostile action.

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1. Person engaged in conflictC1formal

   A person, group, or nation that is engaged in a war or conflict.

   Belligérant (personne engagée dans un conflit)

   • The treaty was signed by all belligerents involved in the conflict.
   • The belligerents agreed to a temporary ceasefire.
   • International law governs the treatment of captured belligerents.

   Synonymesadversaryantagonistcombatantenemyfighterfoe

   Antonymespacifistpeacemaker