No. 2,780 in French
combattre
To fight or combat.
In a sentence
Il faut combattre les injustices chaque jour.
We must fight injustices every day.
The word 'combattre' is used in its general sense to mean 'to fight' or 'to struggle against', emphasizing the act of opposing something undesirable.
Les athlètes combattent pour remporter le trophée.
The athletes fight to win the trophy.
Here 'combattre' is metaphorical, indicating the effort or striving undertaken in competitions or challenges.
Ils ont combattu courageusement pendant la bataille.
They fought courageously during the battle.
The term 'combattu' is used in a military context, referring to actively engaging in combat during a confrontation or war.
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