English–French

“attacker” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/agʁɛsœʁ/

Example

La police a arrêté l'agresseur hier soir.

The police arrested the attacker last night.

Illustration for agresseur (attacker)

How to say “attacker” in French

“Attacker” in French is agresseur.

The identifiable source of an attack, whether through force or hostile words.

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

Example sentences with agresseur

Les voisins ont entendu des cris et ont vu l'agresseur s'enfuir.

The neighbors heard cries and saw the assailant flee.

Tips for using agresseur

  • Agresseur can identify a specific attacker, whereas agressif usually characterizes a person, manner, or behavior as aggressive.

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