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friendly fire

/ˈfrendli ˈfaɪər/

Traduction: Terme militaire désignant une attaque, une blessure ou une mort accidentelle ou non intentionnelle causée par les forces armées ou les alliés d'un camp sur ses propres troupes, et non par l'ennemi.

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/ˈfrendli ˈfaɪər/C1formaltechnical
  • frTerme militaire désignant une attaque, une blessure ou une mort accidentelle ou non intentionnelle causée par les forces armées ou les alliés d'un camp sur ses propres troupes, et non par l'ennemi.

A military term referring to accidental or unintentional attack, injury, or death inflicted by one's own forces or allies, rather than by the enemy.

  1. Accidental attack by alliesC1formal

    An attack by one's own side that causes injury or death to friendly forces, often due to misidentification or error.

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    • The soldiers were killed by friendly fire during the night operation.
    • The military investigation concluded that the casualties were caused by friendly fire.
    • Friendly fire incidents are a tragic but known risk in combat.