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    Attaquer (en. Tackle)

    /atakɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Start an aggressive action against an opponent.
    The player decided to attack the opposing team right from the start of the match.
    Le joueur a décidé d'attaquer l'équipe adverse dès le début du match.
    Criticize or contest someone verbally.
    She forcefully attacked her ideas during the meeting.
    Elle a attaqué ses idées avec force lors de la réunion.
    Take active measures to resolve a problem.
    We must seriously tackle the issue of climate change.
    Il faut attaquer la question du changement climatique de manière sérieuse.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'ataquer', derived from Latin 'ataccare' which means 'to touch, to strike'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tackle a problem
    Approach or begin to solve a problem.
    attaquer un problème
    take someone to court
    Initiate legal proceedings against someone.
    attaquer quelqu'un en justice
    attack bare-handed
    Fight unarmed.
    attaquer à mains nues

    Related Words

    attacker
    Person who attacks.
    attaquant
    attack
    Action of attacking.
    attaque
    attackable
    Who can be attacked.
    attaquable

    Slang Meanings

    Launch a severe critique.
    He really attacked in his latest article.
    Il a vraiment attaqué dans son dernier article.
    Make fun of someone.
    He likes to attack his friends for fun.
    Il aime attaquer ses amis pour rire.