blitzkrieg in French

blitzkrieg in French is guerre éclair, blitzkrieg — blitzkrieg means a fast, aggressive military offensive that relies on speed, surprise, and concentrated force, especially tanks with air support.

blitzkrieg in French

guerre éclair

noun

A fast military offensive, typically involving a large and highly mobile tank force with air support.

blitzkrieg

noun

A fast military offensive, typically involving a large and highly mobile tank force with air support.

What does "blitzkrieg" mean?

noun A fast, aggressive military offensive that relies on speed, surprise, and concentrated force, especially tanks with air support.
"But news that the North Vietnamese had launched an invasion more akin to the blitzkrieg of Poland than to a Maoist "people's war," and had overrun my old base camp 30 miles up Thunder Road from Saigon, turned my heart to lead."
noun A sudden, intense burst of activity.
"The team launched a marketing blitzkrieg before the product launch."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

blitzkrieg in a sentence

But news that the North Vietnamese had launched an invasion more akin to the blitzkrieg of Poland than to a Maoist "people's war," and had overrun my old base camp 30 miles up Thunder Road from Saigon, turned my heart to lead.
German forces used blitzkrieg tactics to overrun Poland quickly.
The team launched a marketing blitzkrieg before the product launch.
President-elect Donald Trump has promised a blitzkrieg of executive actions and legislation after he takes office Jan. 20.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "blitzkrieg" in French?

"blitzkrieg" in French is guerre éclair, blitzkrieg. blitzkrieg means: A fast, aggressive military offensive that relies on speed, surprise, and concentrated force, especially tanks with air support.

How do you use "blitzkrieg" in a sentence?

Example: "German forces used blitzkrieg tactics to overrun Poland quickly." In French, "blitzkrieg" is guerre éclair, blitzkrieg.

Are there other ways to say "blitzkrieg" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "blitzkrieg": guerre éclair, blitzkrieg.

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