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warning shot in French

warning shot in French is coup de semonce, tir de semonce, tir de sommation.

warning shot in French

coup de semonce
noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see A shot fired as a warning.
tir de semonce
noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see A shot fired as a warning.
tir de sommation
noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see A shot fired as a warning.
coup de semonce
noun
(by extension, figuratively) An action intended to act as a warning.
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What is "warning shot" in French?

"warning shot" in French is coup de semonce, tir de semonce, tir de sommation.

Are there other ways to say "warning shot" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "warning shot": coup de semonce, tir de semonce, tir de sommation.

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