English–French
“terrorist attack” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/atɑ̃ta/
Example
La police a arrêté un suspect après l'attentat.
The police arrested a suspect after the terrorist attack.
How to say “terrorist attack” in French
“Terrorist attack” in French is attentat.
A planned violent strike against people, institutions, or property, usually carrying a public political or symbolic message.
Example sentences with attentat
La ville est restée choquée après l'attentat.
The city remained shocked after the attack.
Tips for using attentat
- Attentat is masculine, so the usual article is un attentat, and its grave public register differs from the more general attaque or agression.