prisoner of war
US /ˌprɪz.ən.ər əv ˈwɔːr/
UK /ˌprɪz.ən.ər əv ˈwɔːr/
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prisonnier de guerre
a person, usually a member of the armed forces, who has been captured by the enemy in wartime
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Many soldiers became prisoners of war during the conflict.
De nombreux soldats sont devenus des prisonniers de guerre pendant le conflit.
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The international community works to protect the rights of prisoners of war.
La communauté internationale œuvre pour protéger les droits des prisonniers de guerre.