C1 adjective Neutre

arm

/ɑːrmd/

Describes someone or something equipped with weapons for combat, or metaphorically, someone thoroughly prepared with specific tools, information, or resources for a particular task.

Exemples

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1

The security personnel were armed with non-lethal deterrents to manage the volatile crowd.

The security staff carried non-lethal equipment to control the unstable crowd.

2

International protocols mandate that armed vessels must identify themselves when entering sovereign waters.

Global rules require that ships carrying weapons must identify themselves in a nation's territory.

3

I'm heading into the salary negotiation armed with three competing job offers.

I am going to the pay discussion prepared with three other job offers to use as leverage.

Famille de mots

Nom
arm
Verb
arm
Adjectif
armed
Apparenté
armament
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Astuce mémo

Visualize an actual 'arm' holding a shield or a heavy book; when you are 'armed,' you have what you need right in your hand and are ready for action.

Quiz rapide

The defense attorney arrived at the hearing ___ with several eyewitness testimonies that contradicted the prosecution.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Exemples

1

The security personnel were armed with non-lethal deterrents to manage the volatile crowd.

everyday

The security staff carried non-lethal equipment to control the unstable crowd.

2

International protocols mandate that armed vessels must identify themselves when entering sovereign waters.

formal

Global rules require that ships carrying weapons must identify themselves in a nation's territory.

3

I'm heading into the salary negotiation armed with three competing job offers.

informal

I am going to the pay discussion prepared with three other job offers to use as leverage.

4

The sociopolitical study examines the long-term demographic shifts caused by prolonged armed conflict.

academic

The research looks at population changes resulting from extended periods of military fighting.

5

The acquisition team came to the boardroom armed with a comprehensive analysis of the competitor's liabilities.

business

The team arrived at the meeting prepared with a detailed report on the other company's debts.

Famille de mots

Nom
arm
Verb
arm
Adjectif
armed
Apparenté
armament

Collocations courantes

armed forces the organized military units of a country
armed robbery a theft committed while carrying a weapon
armed to the teeth carrying a very large amount of weapons or equipment
armed conflict a period of fighting involving military weapons
armed response a reaction or intervention involving the use of weapons

Phrases Courantes

armed to the teeth

fully and heavily equipped for a struggle

armed with the facts

having all the necessary information to prove a point

armed and dangerous

carrying a weapon and likely to cause harm

Souvent confondu avec

arm vs armory

An armory is a location where weapons are stored, whereas 'armed' is the state of a person carrying them.

arm vs army

An army is a large group of people, while 'armed' is a descriptor for any individual or entity carrying a weapon.

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Notes d'usage

At the C1 level, 'armed' is frequently used metaphorically to describe being prepared with data, logic, or arguments. It is almost always followed by the preposition 'with' when specifying the resource being carried.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use the noun 'arm' as a modifier (e.g., 'the arm man') when they should use the participial adjective 'armed'.

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Astuce mémo

Visualize an actual 'arm' holding a shield or a heavy book; when you are 'armed,' you have what you need right in your hand and are ready for action.

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Origine du mot

From the Old French 'armer', derived from the Latin 'armare', meaning 'to furnish with weapons or tools'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Commonly used in the predicative position after linking verbs like 'be' or 'appear' Often followed by the 'with + [noun]' construction Used as a participial adjective modifying a noun directly
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Contexte culturel

The concept of being 'armed' is a central theme in legal and constitutional debates in several Western countries, particularly regarding the right of citizens to carry weapons.

Quiz rapide

The defense attorney arrived at the hearing ___ with several eyewitness testimonies that contradicted the prosecution.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Mots lis

unformible

C1

A noun referring to an entity, substance, or abstract concept that resists being shaped, structured, or categorized into a standard mold. It is often used in technical or philosophical contexts to describe something inherently chaotic or unstructured that defies traditional organization.

overpedery

C1

Describes a state or quality of being excessively concerned with minor details, formal rules, or displaying academic knowledge in a tedious way. It is typically used to criticize someone for being 'too much of a pedant' in their approach to a task or subject.

entractery

C1

Describing something that occurs during or pertains to an intermission or the interval between main acts of a performance. It is often used to characterize supplementary entertainment, music, or transitional activities that fill the gap between primary events.

nonceddom

C1

To designate or treat an entity, such as a word or a technical variable, as a temporary 'nonce' item created for a single, specific occasion. It involves isolating a concept so it does not become a permanent part of a system or vocabulary.

misvertible

C1

To incorrectly convert, transpose, or invert a sequence, data set, or logical statement. This verb describes the specific act of failing to maintain accuracy during a transformation process, resulting in a flawed output.

perivestance

C1

The state or act of surrounding an object or entity, often providing a protective, decorative, or atmospheric layer. It refers to the encompassing environment or the 'clothing' of a central core with external elements.

obscribic

C1

To write over existing text or markings in order to conceal, invalidate, or replace them. It specifically refers to the act of using new writing to obscure what was previously written on a surface.

abflexism

C1

To consciously or unconsciously contract the abdominal muscles and core as a response to physical or psychological stressors. This verb describes the act of adopting a rigid internal posture to display strength, maintain stability, or resist external pressure.

interarchship

C1

Relating to the structural or functional relationship existing between two dental or physiological arches, typically the upper and lower jaws. It describes the state of alignment, spacing, and interaction between these opposing structures in a clinical or biological context.

trimarship

C1

Describing a state of balanced three-way coordination or a structure characterized by tripartite leadership. It is typically used to define systems where three distinct entities share equal power or responsibility to maintain stability.

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