English–French
“ambush” in French
How to say “ambush” in French
“Ambush” in French is affût.
A concealed, protected setup from which a target is watched or a weapon is positioned.
Example sentences with affût
Il est à l'affût des bonnes affaires.
He is on the lookout for good deals.
Tips for using affût
- In the common expression être à l'affût de, the preposition de introduces the person, thing, or sign being watched for.
Other French words for “ambush”
Ils ont tendu une embuscade sur la route.
They laid an ambush along the road.