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armé info.

Tips to remember the French word “armé”:
– “Armé” sounds similar to the English word “armed,” so make a mental connection between the two.
– Visualize a person holding a weapon, emphasizing the concept of being armed.
– Associate the word with situations or instances where armed forces or individuals are involved.

Explanations:
In French, “armé” is the past participle of the verb “armer,” which means “to arm.” It is used to describe something or someone that is equipped with weapons or military equipment. It can also indicate being prepared or ready for a specific situation.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– Équipé/e (equipped)
– Muni/e (provided with)
– Pourvu/e (endowed with)

Alternate meanings or slang:
Aside from the primary meaning of being armed, “armé” can be used in various slang expressions or idioms. For example, it can be used figuratively to mean being mentally or emotionally prepared, as in being “armed” with knowledge or determination.

Examples of sentences:
1. La police est armée pour faire face à toute menace. (The police are armed to deal with any threat.)
2. Les soldats étaient armés jusqu’aux dents. (The soldiers were armed to the teeth.)
3. Je me suis armé de courage avant de passer mon examen. (I armed myself with courage before taking my exam.)

Note: Remember that “armé” changes its form based on the gender and number of the noun it modifies. For example, “armée” is used with a feminine singular noun, “armés” with masculine plural, and so on. The context and grammar rules will guide you in using the appropriate form.

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arme info.

Tips to remember the French word “arme”:

1. Associate “arme” with “arm” in English, thinking of the arm as a symbol of strength and defense, similar to a weapon.
2. Use a mnemonic: “Arme” starts with “A” as does “Attack,” which is what weapons are used for.
3. Remember that “arme” in French is feminine (une arme) and ends with “e,” like many feminine nouns in French.

Explanations:

The French word “arme” comes from the Latin “arma,” meaning equipment or tools of war. It directly translates to “weapon” in English and refers to any instrument used for combat or defense.

Other words that mean the same thing:

– Fusil: rifle or gun
– Épée: sword
– Revolver: revolver or handgun
– Lance: spear

Alternate meanings and slang:

– In a non-literal sense, “arme” can also refer to a means of achieving something, such as “arme de séduction” (weapon of seduction).
– In slang or informal language, “arme” might refer to something powerful or effective in a non-violent context, like in the phrase “c’est mon arme secrète” (it’s my secret weapon).

Examples of sentences:

1. Les soldats transportaient leurs armes pendant la marche. (The soldiers were carrying their weapons during the march.)
2. La loi sur le contrôle des armes est devenue plus stricte. (The gun control law has become stricter.)
3. Elle considère l’humour comme une arme contre le stress. (She considers humor a weapon against stress.)
4. Les chevaliers du Moyen Âge portaient souvent une épée comme arme principale. (Knights in the Middle Ages often carried a sword as their primary weapon.)
5. Il a caché une arme blanche dans son sac. (He hid a bladed weapon in his bag.)

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