belligerent in French
belligerent in French is belligérant, belliqueux, bellique — belligerent means hostile and aggressive; eager to fight or argue.
belligerent in French
belligérant
Engaged in warfare, warring.
belliqueux
bellique
Of or pertaining to war.
belligérant
A state or other armed participant in warfare
What does "belligerent" mean?
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adjective Hostile and aggressive; eager to fight or argue.
"He got belligerent as soon as someone questioned his decision."
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adjective Actually engaged in war; warring.
"The treaty required all belligerent nations to lay down arms."
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noun A country or group actively fighting a war.
"Neither belligerent was willing to accept the ceasefire terms."
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belligerent in a sentence
- He got belligerent as soon as someone questioned his decision.
- The two drivers exchanged belligerent stares after the near-collision.
- The treaty required all belligerent nations to lay down arms.
- Neither belligerent was willing to accept the ceasefire terms.
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What is "belligerent" in French?
"belligerent" in French is belligérant, belliqueux, bellique. belligerent means: Hostile and aggressive; eager to fight or argue.
How do you use "belligerent" in a sentence?
Example: "He got belligerent as soon as someone questioned his decision." In French, "belligerent" is belligérant, belliqueux, bellique.
Are there other ways to say "belligerent" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "belligerent": belligérant, belliqueux, bellique.
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