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dogfight in French

dogfight in French is combat aérien, combat de chiens — dogfight means a close, fast-moving aerial battle between fighter aircraft.

dogfight in French

combat aérien
noun
(aviation, military) A twisting turning battle between two or more military aircraft, especially between fighters.
combat de chiens
noun
A fight between dogs, especially as part of the blood sport of dogfighting.

What does "dogfight" mean?

  1. noun A close, fast-moving aerial battle between fighter aircraft.
    "The pilot described the dogfight over the channel as the most intense of the war."
  2. verb To fight another aircraft in close aerial combat.
    "The two jets dogfought for several minutes before one broke off."

dogfight in a sentence

  • The pilot described the dogfight over the channel as the most intense of the war.
  • The two jets dogfought for several minutes before one broke off.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "dogfight" in French?

"dogfight" in French is combat aérien, combat de chiens. dogfight means: A close, fast-moving aerial battle between fighter aircraft.

How do you use "dogfight" in a sentence?

Example: "The pilot described the dogfight over the channel as the most intense of the war." In French, "dogfight" is combat aérien, combat de chiens.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "dogfight": combat aérien, combat de chiens.

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