Attaqué (en. Attack)

/ata.ke/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Action of attacking, hitting, or assaulting.
The attack on the castle surprised everyone.
L'attaqué du château a surpris tout le monde.
Military or sports offensive.
The attacked was decisive in the match.
L'attaqué fut décisif dans le match.
verb
To be the target of an attack.
He was attacked by critics over his latest film.
Il a été attaqué par des critiques sur son dernier film.

Etymology

From the verb 'attaquer' derived from the Latin 'attaccare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be under the fire of the attacked
To be criticized or assaulted by someone.
être sous le feu de l'attaqué
the attacked is the best defense
To attack the enemy to defend oneself.
l'attaqué est la meilleure défense
to wait for the attacked
To be in a position to wait for an aggression.
attendre l'attaqué

Related Words

attacker
Person who attacks.
attaquant
defender
Person who defends or protects.
défenseur
aggression
Action of attacking.
agression

Slang Meanings

To be the target of relentless teasing.
He became the target of jokes in class.
Il est devenu le attaqué des blagues en classe.
To be subjected to harsh criticism.
His latest project made him a target on social media.
Son dernier projet a fait de lui un attaqué sur les réseaux sociaux.