hawkish in French

hawkish in French is bagarreur, batailleur, va-t-en-guerre — hawkish means favouring forceful or aggressive action, particularly military force or a hard line in foreign policy, rather than negotiation.

hawkish in French

bagarreur

adj

Supportive of warlike foreign policy; bellicose; inclined toward military action.

batailleur

adj

Supportive of warlike foreign policy; bellicose; inclined toward military action.

va-t-en-guerre

adj

Supportive of warlike foreign policy; bellicose; inclined toward military action.

What does "hawkish" mean?

adjective Favouring forceful or aggressive action, particularly military force or a hard line in foreign policy, rather than negotiation.
"The new defence secretary is markedly more hawkish than her predecessor."
adjective In economics, favouring tighter monetary policy — higher interest rates and restraint — in order to hold down inflation.
"The minutes struck a hawkish tone and the pound rallied."
adjective Watchful and sharp-eyed, like a hawk.
"He kept a hawkish eye on the till all evening."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

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”.

hawkish in a sentence

The new defence secretary is markedly more hawkish than her predecessor.
Hawkish voices in the cabinet pushed for sanctions within the week.
The minutes struck a hawkish tone and the pound rallied.
Two members of the committee remain hawkish on rates.

Similar words in French

aggressive belligerent militant vigilant warlike watchful

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "hawkish" in French?

"hawkish" in French is bagarreur, batailleur, va-t-en-guerre. hawkish means: Favouring forceful or aggressive action, particularly military force or a hard line in foreign policy, rather than negotiation.

How do you use "hawkish" in a sentence?

Example: "The new defence secretary is markedly more hawkish than her predecessor." In French, "hawkish" is bagarreur, batailleur, va-t-en-guerre.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "hawkish": bagarreur, batailleur, va-t-en-guerre.

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