English–French

“besiege” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/asjeʒe/

Example

L'armée a assiégé la ville pendant trois jours.

The army besieged the city for three days.

Illustration for assiéger (besiege)

How to say “besiege” in French

“Besiege” in French is assiéger.

Forces close in around a target until movement, contact, and relief from outside become difficult.

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

Example sentences with assiéger

Les journalistes ont assiégé la chanteuse à la sortie du studio.

The journalists besieged the singer as she left the studio.

Tips for using assiéger

  • Encercler emphasizes being surrounded, while assiéger usually adds sustained pressure, blockade, or attack.

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