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arm (EN)
nom, verbe

nom “arm”

s. arm, pl. arms
  1. bras
    He broke his arm during the soccer match and had to wear a cast for six weeks.
  2. membre (chez les animaux sans vertèbres)
    The starfish used its arms to slowly move across the ocean floor.
  3. manche
    She noticed a tear in the arm of her jacket after brushing against the sharp fence.
  4. bras (d'un objet ou d'une machine)
    The lamp had a flexible arm that could be adjusted to direct light exactly where it was needed.
  5. accoudoir
    He leaned back, resting his elbows on the arms of the sofa.
  6. branche (d'une organisation)
    The research arm of the company is responsible for developing new technologies.
  7. groupe (dans une étude médicale)
    In the clinical study, patients in one arm received the experimental drug, while those in the other arm were given a placebo.
  8. bras (de mer)
    The small fishing village was nestled in an arm of the sea, providing shelter from the harsh ocean waves.

verbe “arm”

infinitif arm; il arms; prét. armed; part. passé armed; gér. arming
  1. armer (avec des armes ou équipements de protection)
    Before the battle, the general armed his soldiers with rifles and ammunition.
  2. préparer (avec les outils, connaissances ou pouvoirs nécessaires)
    The workshop aimed to arm young entrepreneurs with the necessary tools to start their own businesses.
  3. amorcer (une bombe ou dispositif similaire)
    Before leaving the building, the thief armed the explosive device to deter pursuit.