force de frappe

== English == === Etymology === From French, literally, “striking force”. === Noun === force de frappe (uncountable) The French nuclear deterrence force developed by Charles de Gaulle. == French == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /fɔʁ.s(ə) də fʁap/ === Noun === force de frappe f (countable and uncountable, plural forces de frappe) (countable, military) strike force (uncountable) force de frappe ==== See also ==== dissuasion nucléaire