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    D'attaquer (en. To attack)

    /da.ta.ke/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To engage in an offensive action against an opponent.
    The army decided to attack at dawn.
    L'armée a décidé d'attaquer à l'aube.
    To criticize or defend an opinion in an aggressive manner.
    He attacked the report vehemently.
    Il a d'attaqué le rapport avec véhémence.
    To approach a subject directly and frankly.
    We need to tackle the problem right now.
    Nous devons d'attaquer le problème dès maintenant.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'ataquer', derived from Latin 'attaccare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to tackle the problem
    To address a difficulty or delicate subject directly.
    d'attaquer le problème
    to tackle head-on
    To confront something with energy and determination.
    d'attaquer à bras-le-corps
    not to hesitate to attack
    To act without fear or reservation.
    ne pas hésiter à attaquer

    Related Words

    attack
    The action of aggressing or committing an aggression.
    attaque
    attacker
    A person who attacks.
    attaquant
    aggression
    The act of attacking or harming someone.
    agression

    Slang Meanings

    To launch a sharp criticism.
    He doesn't hesitate to attack his colleagues.
    Il n'hésite pas à d'attaquer ses collègues.
    To engage in an activity with energy.
    She decided to tackle the ski season.
    Elle a décidé d'attaquer la saison de ski.