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home front

/ˈhəʊm frʌnt/

Traduction: Désigne la population civile et les activités d'un pays en temps de guerre, en particulier ceux qui soutiennent l'effort de guerre par le travail, le rationnement et le moral. S'emploie aussi au sens plus large pour évoquer la vie domestique ou les affaires familiales en période difficile.

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/ˈhəʊm frʌnt/B2formalpolitical
  • frDésigne la population civile et les activités d'un pays en temps de guerre, en particulier ceux qui soutiennent l'effort de guerre par le travail, le rationnement et le moral. S'emploie aussi au sens plus large pour évoquer la vie domestique ou les affaires familiales en période difficile.

Refers to the civilian population and activities of a country at war, especially those supporting military efforts through work, rationing, and morale. Also used more broadly to describe domestic life or family matters during a challenging period.

  1. Civilian life during warB2formal

    The civilian population and activities of a country at war, as contrasted with the military forces in combat.

    frfront intérieur

    • During the war, the home front supported the troops by rationing supplies.
    • Women played a crucial role on the home front, working in factories.
    • The government launched campaigns to boost morale on the home front.
  2. Domestic affairsB2informal

    The domestic sphere or everyday life of a family or community, especially when facing challenges.

    frvie domestique

    • While he was deployed, she managed everything on the home front.
    • We need to focus on the home front before tackling other issues.
    • The home front is often overlooked in discussions about work-life balance.