combat

le combat
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. combat
Combien de soldats sont morts au combat pendant la guerre de Sécession ?How many soldiers died in combat during the American Civil War?
b. fighting
Les combats ont duré pendant plusieurs mois le long de la frontière.Fighting continued along the border for several months.
a. fight
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
L'UNICEF est une organisation clé dans le combat contre la polio partout dans le monde.UNICEF is a key organization in the fight against polio throughout the world.
b. struggle
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Le combat pour les droits des femmes se poursuit dans de nombreux pays du monde.The struggle for women's rights continues in many countries around the world.
a. match
Avez-vous regardé le combat de judo de Teddy Riner hier soir ?Did you watch Teddy Riner's judo match last night?
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