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Dogfight
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combat aérien, duel aérien
an aerial combat in which two or more fighter aircraft are engaged
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combat de chiens, bagarres de chiens
a violent fight between dogs (sometimes organized illegally for entertainment and gambling)
03
brouhaha, bagarre
disorderly fighting
04
lutte acharnée, confrontation
a fiercely disputed contest
to dogfight
01
s'affronter en plein ciel, engager un combat aérien
engage in an aerial battle with another fighter plane
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organiser un combat de chiens, planifier un combat de chiens
arrange for an illegal dogfight
dogfight
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Exemple
The film depicted thrilling dogfights between fighter planes in World War II.
In a dogfight, pilots must use their training to outsmart their opponents.
The historic dogfights of the early 20th century are still studied by military strategists today.
Modern dogfights may involve advanced technology, but the fundamental tactics remain similar to those used in the past.
The fighter pilot narrowly missed the enemy aircraft during the intense dogfight.
