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    Embuscade (en. Ambush)

    /ɑ̃.by.skad/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The act of setting a trap for someone.
    The bandits set up an ambush in the forest.
    Les bandits ont préparé une embuscade dans la forêt.
    A situation where one waits for the enemy to surprise them.
    They managed to catch the enemy off guard thanks to the ambush.
    Ils ont réussi à prendre l'ennemi par surprise grâce à l'embuscade.
    A military tactic that consists of attacking an opponent by surprise.
    The ambush is often used in armed conflicts.
    L'embuscade est souvent utilisée dans les conflits armés.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'embusquer', which means to hide in order to watch or attack.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fall into an ambush
    To be caught off guard in a dangerous situation.
    tomber dans une embuscade

    Related Words

    to ambush
    To hide and wait for an enemy or prey.
    embusquer
    lookout
    Surveillance, waiting for an unexpected event.
    guet
    tactic
    Means employed to achieve a goal.
    tactique

    Slang Meanings

    To ambush (To expose to surprise or danger secretly.)
    He ambushed his enemy by setting up an ambush.
    Il a tétonné son ennemi en mettant en place une embuscade.