How to Say “Rocket Launcher” in French

lance-roquettes
The English phrase "rocket launcher" is translated into French as lance-roquettes.
The term refers to a device used for launching a missile.
Meaning: device for launching a missile (noun)

Did you know?

  • In French, the word roquette also means 'arugula' or 'rocket' salad greens.
  • The word roquette originally referred to a small rocket used in fireworks and toys before it became a military term.
  • In French, the word for 'rocket' is fusée, but this is the same word used for a 'space rocket'.

Examples in context

  • L'armée utilise des lance-roquettes pour assurer la défense du territoire.
    The army uses rocket launchers to ensure the defense of the territory.
  • J'ai vu un soldat avec un bazooka dans ce jeu vidéo.
    I saw a soldier with a rocket launcher in this video game.
  • L'armée a utilisé un lance-roquettes.
    The army used a rocket launcher.
  • Il a vu un lance-roquettes sur le terrain.
    He saw a rocket launcher on the field.
  • Le lance-roquettes est très puissant.
    The rocket launcher is very powerful.

Example conversation

Gabriel and Chloé are watching a war movie together.

  1. Gabriel

    Regarde, il a un lance-roquettes !
    Look, he has a rocket launcher!
  2. Chloé

    C'est impressionnant, mais très dangereux.
    It's impressive, but very dangerous.
  3. Gabriel

    Il va détruire le mur avec ça.
    He is going to destroy the wall with that.
  4. Chloé

    Oui, le lance-roquettes est efficace.
    Yes, the rocket launcher is effective.

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