French Conversation · Level 134
30 words
French word
attaquant
Pronunciation
IPA/atakɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounforward
Example
L'attaquant joue à droite.
The forward plays on the right.
More examples
Un jeune attaquant veut jouer en équipe nationale.
A young forward wants to play for the national team.
Core concept
A player who receives the ball near the opponent's goal and turns attacking moves into chances.
Common phrases
attaquant titulaire
starting forward
attaquant polyvalent
versatile forward
Similar words
buteur: A player relied on to score goals in matches.
ailier: A wide player who attacks down the flank and delivers crosses.
avant: An attacking player stationed near the front of the team's formation.
Definition in French
Désigne un joueur chargé d'attaquer le but adverse dans un jeu collectif comme le football.
Word origin
Attaquant comes from the present participle of attaquer, which became a noun for a person who attacks and later acquired its sporting sense.
Usage tips
- Attaquant is broader than buteur: an attaquant attacks and creates chances but does not necessarily score most of the goals.