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take arms

/teɪk ɑːmz/

Traduction: Se préparer à un combat ou à un conflit, généralement en prenant les armes; s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour signifier être prêt à argumenter ou à lutter pour une cause.

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/teɪk ɑːmz/C1formalpolitical
  • frSe préparer à un combat ou à un conflit, généralement en prenant les armes; s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour signifier être prêt à argumenter ou à lutter pour une cause.

To prepare for battle or conflict, typically by picking up weapons; also used figuratively to mean preparing to argue or fight for a cause.

  1. Prepare for battleB2formal

    To pick up weapons and prepare to fight, especially in a military context.

    frprendre les armes

    • The soldiers were ordered to take arms and defend the city.
    • Citizens took arms against the invading army.
    • They took arms to protect their homeland.
  2. Begin a protest or rebellionC1formal

    To start a strong opposition or protest against something, often figuratively.

    frprendre les armes

    • The activists took arms against the new law.
    • The community took arms to fight for their rights.
    • They took arms in the struggle for justice.