Meanings
nounforce de frappe (uncountable)
- uncountableThe French nuclear deterrence force developed by Charles de Gaulle.
Origin
From French, literally, “striking force”.
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force de frappe. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/force%20de%20frappe
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