Attaqués (en. Attacked)

/atakɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
People who are victims of physical or verbal aggression.
The attacked need psychological support.
Les attaqués ont besoin de soutien psychologique.
People affected by an event violating their integrity.
The attacked from the incident were rescued quickly.
Les attaqués de l'incident ont été secourus rapidement.

Etymology

The word comes from the verb 'attaquer', deriving from the Latin 'attaccare', which means to assault or to approach.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be attacked
to suffer an aggression.
être attaqué
surprise attack
unexpected aggression.
attaque surprise
verbal attack
criticism or insult made orally.
attaque verbale

Related Words

attack
Action of harming something or someone.
attaque
aggression
Act of attacking, often on a physical level.
agression
offensive
Action aimed at attacking an opponent.
offensive

Slang Meanings

person who has suffered an aggression.
He was a real attacked after that theft.
Il était un vrai attaqué après ce vol.
target of mockery or a joke.
She felt attacked by her classmates.
Elle s'est sentie attaquée par ses camarades.