Usage Note
Attaquant is the standard football/soccer term for a striker or forward. The feminine form is attaquante. Used figuratively in military or business contexts for anyone on the offensive.
Examples
"L'attaquant a marqué deux buts."
Natural Translation
The attacker scored two goals.

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