No. 3,478 in French

daesh

Daesh: A derogatory term for ISIS (Islamic State), used to undermine its legitimacy.

In a sentence

Daesh est un groupe terroriste actif dans certaines régions du monde.
Daesh is a terror group active in certain regions of the world.
The word 'Daesh' refers to a terrorist organization, providing identification within the sentence.
Le gouvernement a renforcé les mesures pour lutter contre Daesh.
The government strengthened measures to combat Daesh.
'Daesh' is used to denote an entity targeted by measures within the context of counter-terrorism efforts.
Évitez d'utiliser le terme Daesh de manière incorrecte.
Avoid using the term Daesh incorrectly.
Here, 'Daesh' is mentioned in a cautionary context, emphasizing correct usage.

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