La guerre froide
Example: La guerre froide a influencé la politique mondiale pendant des décennies.
Definition
"La guerre froide" refers to the prolonged period of political tension and military rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II, lasting roughly from 1947 to 1991, characterized by ideological conflict, proxy wars, and nuclear arms competition without direct military confrontation.
Etymology
The term "la guerre froide" literally means "the cold war" in French. It was popularized in the mid-20th century to describe the state of hostility and competition that did not escalate into open warfare. Did you know? The phrase was first used by French writer Georges Orwell in 1945, highlighting the absence of direct combat despite intense adversarial relations.
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