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armistice

armistice

noun ar-mees-TEES Rare

Origin: from Latin armistitium

Usage Note

Armistice refers to a formal agreement to stop fighting. In France, le 11 Novembre (Armistice Day) commemorates the end of World War I in 1918 and is a public holiday. The word is masculine despite ending in -e, which trips up many learners.

Examples

"L'armistice fut signé le 11 novembre."

Natural Translation

The armistice was signed on 11 November.

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