truce
word
/ˈtɹus/
troos
/tɹˈuːs/
troos
Definition
A truce is an agreement between two sides to stop fighting or arguing for a period of time, usually temporarily.
Usage & Nuances
'Truce' is often used in formal or news contexts, especially about wars, but can also be used informally in arguments or competitions (e.g., 'call a truce'). Not the same as a permanent peace—it's temporary. Often used as 'declare a truce' or 'agree to a truce'.
Spanish: treguaPortuguese (BR): tréguaPortuguese (PT): tréguaChinese (Simplified): 休战 - 停战Chinese (Traditional): 休戰 - 停戰Hindi: संधि - युद्धविरामArabic: هدنةBengali: সমঝোতা - অস্ত্রবিরতি - সাময়িক শান্তিRussian: перемириеJapanese: 休戦 - 一時休止Vietnamese: đình chiến - ngừng bắn tạm thờiKorean: 휴전 - 일시적 휴식Turkish: ateşkesUrdu: جنگ بندی - صلح عارضیIndonesian: gencatan senjata - jeda pertikaian
Example Sentences
Let's call a truce and stop arguing.
basic
The two countries agreed to a truce to stop the fighting.
basic
They need a truce before they can talk about peace.
basic
After hours of fighting, they finally called a truce for the night.
natural
Even siblings sometimes make a truce after a big fight.
natural
The two teams agreed on a truce until the weather improved.
natural