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    D'assaut (en. By assault)

    /da.sɔ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A quick and violent blow or attack.
    The team launched an assault to take the fort.
    L'équipe a lancé un d'assaut pour prendre le fort.
    The action of seizing a place by assault.
    The assault on the city caused great destruction.
    Le d'assaut sur la ville a causé de grandes destructions.
    A swift movement to conquer or attack.
    They prepared for a surprise assault at dawn.
    Ils se sont préparés à un d'assaut surprise à l'aube.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'assaut', derived from Latin 'assultus' meaning 'attack'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To take by assault
    To act with determination to conquer or seize something.
    prendre d'assaut
    Virtual assault
    An attack in the digital or computer realm.
    d'assaut virtuel
    To give the assault
    To show great determination in a situation.
    donner l'assaut

    Related Words

    Assault
    A violent attack with the aim of taking an objective.
    assaut
    Attack
    The act of engaging an enemy with the intent to cause harm.
    attaque
    Incursion
    A swift and often illegal entry into a territory.
    incursion

    Slang Meanings

    To take something without hesitation.
    He took the last piece of cake by assault.
    Il a pris le dernier morceau de gâteau d'assaut.
    To act quickly and audaciously.
    She attacked her new project.
    Elle a d'assaut son nouveau projet.