point-blank in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for point-blank in the English»French Dictionary (Go to French»English)

Translations for point-blank in the French»English Dictionary (Go to English»French)

brûle-pourpoint, brule-pourpoint <à brûle-pourpoint, à brule-pourpoint> [abʀylpuʀpwɛ̃] ADV

I.portant (portante) [pɔʀtɑ̃, ɑ̃t] ADJ

II.portant N m

III.portant (portante) [pɔʀtɑ̃, ɑ̃t]

but [by(t)] N m

2. but (dans la vie):

bout1 [bu] N m

1. bout (dernière partie):

en bout de piste AVIAT
round-/square-/red-tipped
pointy-/steel-/white-toed shoes
at point-blank range

2. bout (morceau):

a bit at a time

See also discuter, chandelle

I.discuter [diskyte] VB trans

II.discuter de VB trans

III.discuter [diskyte] VB intr

IV.se discuter VB refl

chandelle [ʃɑ̃dɛl] N f

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When they realized their mistake, a fierce firefight ensued for over 10 minutes at virtually point-blank range.
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He point-blank refused to let the boys do it.
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The mob fired three point-blank volleys.
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Although it had a maximum suggested range of 23 metres it was intended for use far closer -- up to point-blank range.
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The unit opened fire on the base at point-blank with armour-piercing tracer ammunition.
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After asking her point-blank if she was positive, she admitted it to him.
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The latter was intended for use on targets at all ranges from point-blank to 700 yards.
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There were looks of astonishment everywhere as his point-blank flick brushed off a post and into the advertising hoardings.
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The maraca is capable of withstanding chemical explosives at point-blank range.
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The riflemen fired at them from point-blank range.
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