English–French

“attack” in French

French

Alsoassaut · attaque · agresser

Pronunciation

IPA/atake/

Example

Le chien attaque le facteur.

The dog attacks the mail carrier.

Illustration for attaquer (attack)

How to say “attack” in French

“Attack” in French is attaquer.

A deliberate advance against something, ranging from a person to a problem that needs active treatment.

Full entry for attaquer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with attaquer

Le critique a commencé à attaquer l'artiste pendant l'entretien.

The critic began attacking the artist during the interview.

Tips for using attaquer

  • In attaquer un problème, the problem is a direct object; French does not use the English preposition at in this construction.

Other French words for “attack”

Il y a eu un assaut près de la gare.

There was an attack near the station.

L'attaque a été repoussée.

The attack was repelled.

Il a essayé de m'agresser hier soir.

He tried to attack me last night.

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