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missile in French

missile in French is projectile, missile — missile means a self-propelled, guided weapon that flies to its target.

missile in French

projectile
noun
Any object used as a weapon by being thrown or fired through the air, such as stone, arrow or bullet. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
missile
noun
Any object used as a weapon by being thrown or fired through the air, such as stone, arrow or bullet. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
missile
noun
(military) A self-propelled projectile whose trajectory can be adjusted after it is launched. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]

What does "missile" mean?

  1. noun A self-propelled, guided weapon that flies to its target.
    "The military tested a new long-range missile."
  2. noun Any object thrown or fired at someone as a weapon.
    "Protesters hurled bottles and other missiles at the police line."
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missile in a sentence

  • The military tested a new long-range missile.
  • The missile struck the target with pinpoint accuracy.
  • Protesters hurled bottles and other missiles at the police line.

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What is "missile" in French?

"missile" in French is projectile, missile. missile means: A self-propelled, guided weapon that flies to its target.

How do you use "missile" in a sentence?

Example: "The military tested a new long-range missile." In French, "missile" is projectile, missile.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "missile": projectile, missile.

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