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No. 3,382 in French

arsenal

A collection of weapons and military equipment or a place where they are stored or made.

In a sentence

  • Les chercheurs ont accumulé un arsenal d'arguments solides pour étayer leur théorie.

    The researchers have amassed an arsenal of strong arguments to support their theory.

    Here, 'arsenal' is used figuratively to represent a collection or stockpile of tools or resources for a task.

  • Le pays a investi dans l'amélioration de son arsenal militaire pour renforcer sa défense.

    The country has invested in improving its military arsenal to strengthen its defense.

    In this instance, 'arsenal' refers to a collection of weaponry and equipment, often used in a military context.

  • Dans un sens métaphorique, nous avons tous un arsenal de talents à découvrir et à cultiver.

    In a metaphorical sense, we all have an arsenal of talents to discover and nurture.

    This usage of 'arsenal' is metaphorical, indicating a hidden potential or a collection of invaluable personal skills.

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