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truce

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /truːs/

truce means: An agreement to stop fighting for a period of time, or the peaceful period it creates.

noun

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An agreement to stop fighting for a period of time, or the peaceful period it creates.

  • Both sides agreed to a truce.
  • The truce lasted for three weeks.
  • Who broke the truce first?

Similar words: ceasefire, armistice

Common phrases: declare a truce, temporary truce, break a truce

Questions about truce

What does truce mean?

An agreement to stop fighting for a period of time, or the peaceful period it creates.

What is truce in other languages?

Türkçe: ateşkes · Español: tregua · Français: trêve · Deutsch: Waffenruhe · Italiano: tregua · 日本語: 休戦

How do you pronounce truce?

It is pronounced /truːs/.

How do you use truce in a sentence?

Both sides agreed to a truce. The truce lasted for three weeks.

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