force de frappe

English

Etymology

From French, literally, “striking force”.

Noun

force de frappe (uncountable)

1. The French nuclear deterrence force developed by Charles de Gaulle.

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fɔʁ.s(ə) də fʁap/

Noun

force de frappe f (countable and uncountable, plural forces de frappe)

1. (countable, military) strike force
2. (uncountable) force de frappe

See also

• dissuasion nucléaire