minefield in French
minefield in French is champ de mines, terrain glissant, terrain miné — minefield means an area of ground or water seeded with hidden explosive mines.
minefield in French
champ de mines
An area in which land mines or naval mines have been laid.
terrain glissant
(figuratively, by extension) A matter or situation presenting multiple risks, dangers, complications or difficulties.
terrain miné
(figuratively, by extension) A matter or situation presenting multiple risks, dangers, complications or difficulties.
What does "minefield" mean?
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noun An area of ground or water seeded with hidden explosive mines.
"The retreating army left a minefield along the border."
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noun A situation full of hidden risks, pitfalls, or complications.
"Talking about salaries at work can be a real minefield."
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minefield in a sentence
- The retreating army left a minefield along the border.
- Talking about salaries at work can be a real minefield.
- Planning a wedding with two big families is a political minefield.
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What is "minefield" in French?
"minefield" in French is champ de mines, terrain glissant, terrain miné. minefield means: An area of ground or water seeded with hidden explosive mines.
How do you use "minefield" in a sentence?
Example: "The retreating army left a minefield along the border." In French, "minefield" is champ de mines, terrain glissant, terrain miné.
Are there other ways to say "minefield" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "minefield": champ de mines, terrain glissant, terrain miné.
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