English–French

“raid” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁɛd/

Example

Les policiers ont fait un raid dans l'immeuble hier soir.

The police carried out a raid on the building last night.

Illustration for raid (raid)

How to say “raid” in French

“Raid” in French is raid.

A sudden strike that enters a place or group, acts quickly, and ends once its immediate goal is reached.

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

Example sentences with raid

Les habitants ont entendu le raid aérien pendant la nuit.

The residents heard the air raid during the night.

Tips for using raid

  • In police contexts, raid can refer to a forceful intervention, whereas perquisition specifically refers to a search of premises.

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