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    Attaqua (en. Attacked)

    /a.ta.kwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To begin an aggressive action against something or someone.
    He tackled the issue with a lot of passion.
    Il attaqua la problématique avec beaucoup de passion.
    To make an offensive verbally or physically.
    She attacked her opponent with hurtful words.
    Elle attaqua son adversaire par des mots blessants.
    To storm or invade.
    Pirates were attacking ships at sea.
    Les pirates attaquaient les navires en mer.
    To launch an attack or aggression against.
    The army attacked the enemy at sunrise.
    L'armée attaqua l'ennemi au lever du soleil.

    Etymology

    From the French verb 'attaquer', deriving from the Latin 'attaccare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to tackle head-on
    To face a situation directly and forcefully.
    attaquer à bras-le-corps
    to tackle the problem
    To address a problem in order to solve it.
    attaquer le problème
    to attack on multiple fronts
    To approach a situation from different angles.
    attaquer sur plusieurs fronts

    Related Words

    attack
    Action of aggression.
    attaque
    aggression
    Act of violence against others.
    agression
    offensive
    Action of attacking or beginning a war or campaign.
    offensive

    Slang Meanings

    To put pressure on someone.
    She attacked her boss to get a promotion.
    Elle a attaqué son boss pour obtenir une promotion.
    To violently criticize someone.
    He only attacks me every time I speak.
    Il ne fait que m'attaquer à chaque fois que je parle.