Attaquée (en. Attacked)
/a.ta.ke/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
To inflict an aggression or an offense on oneself.
The attack caused heavy damage.
L'attaquée a causé de lourds dégâts.
Militant or combat action against an opponent.
The surprise attack caught the enemy off guard.
L'attaquée surprise a pris l'ennemi de court.
Assault launched against a group or entity.
The attack was carried out by regrouped forces.
L'attaquée a été menée par des forces regroupées.
Etymology
From the verb 'attaquer', derived from Latin 'attaccare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
surprise attack
an unanticipated attack
attaque surprise
to storm
to attack forcefully
prendre d'assaut
to be under attack
to suffer an aggression
être sous attaque
response to an attack
reaction to an aggression
riposte à une attaque
Related Words
to attack
to initiate a hostile action against someone or something
attaquer
protection
measures taken to defend against an attack
protection
defense
action of repelling an attack
défense
victim
person affected by an attack
victime
Slang Meanings
to go on the offensive
He decided to go on the offensive to solve the problem.
Il a décidé de partir à l'attaque pour régler le problème.
to be in offensive mode
She is in offensive mode to win this competition.
Elle est en mode offensif pour gagner cette compétition.
to strike hard
He doesn’t do things halfway; he likes to strike hard during a negotiation.
Il ne fait pas les choses à moitié, il aime frapper fort lors d'une négociation.