combattre

/kɔ̃batʁ/

verbInf3rdPres

to fight (physically); to engage in combat

Les soldats sont prêts à combattre pour leur pays.

The soldiers are ready to fight for their country.

Synonyms:se battre, lutter, affronter

verbInf3rdPres

to fight against (a problem, disease, policy, idea); to oppose or try to eradicate

Le gouvernement veut combattre l'inflation.

The government wants to combat/tackle inflation.

Synonyms:lutter contre, s'opposer à, contrer