Translation of "skirmish" into French

escarmouche, accrochage, escarmoucher are the top translations of "skirmish" into French.

skirmish verb noun grammar

(military) A brief battle between small groups, usually part of a longer or larger battle or war. [..]

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  • escarmouche

    noun verb feminine

    minor dispute [..]

    The governor was killed outright in a skirmish on the coast.

    Le Gouverneur a été tué pendant une escarmouche sur la côte.

  • accrochage

    noun masculine

    Across the country, skirmishes between rival factions still take place.

    Des accrochages entre factions rivales se produisent encore dans le pays.

  • escarmoucher

    verb

    to engage in a minor battle or dispute

    28th and 64th Georgia regiments skirmish from these positions.

    Les 28è et 64è régiments de Georgie escarmouchent de ces positions.

  • Less frequent translations

    • échauffourée
    • tirailler
    • altercation
    • avoir un accrochage
    • prise de bec
    • affrontement
    • querelle
    • différend
    • échaffourée

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