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    Attaques (en. Attacks)

    [a.ta.k]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action of taking aim at someone or something in an aggressive manner.
    The enemy's attacks were unexpected.
    Les attaques de l'ennemi étaient inattendues.
    Offensive approach in a fight.
    The repeated attacks ultimately overwhelmed their defenses.
    Les attaques répétées ont finalement eu raison de leurs défenses.
    Severe criticisms of a person or an idea.
    His attacks against the government sparked intense debate.
    Ses attaques contre le gouvernement ont suscité un débat intense.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'attaquer' derived from Old French 'ataquer', from Latin 'attaccare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    targeted attacks
    Operations aimed at achieving specific goals.
    attaques ciblées
    surprise attack
    An assault carried out unexpectedly.
    attaque surprise
    to launch an attack
    To begin to aggress or to oppose.
    lancer une attaque

    Related Words

    to attack
    To launch an attack against.
    attaquer
    aggression
    Violent or hostile action against someone.
    agression
    assault
    Violent or impressive attack.
    assaut
    offensive
    Combat strategy characterized by aggressive initiative.
    offensive

    Slang Meanings

    Hard blow
    He received attacks like a hard blow after his last match.
    Il a reçu des attaques comme un coup dur après son dernier match.
    Landing
    His criticisms are like a landing of truths.
    Ses critiques sont comme un débarquement de vérités.