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attaquant

attacker, forward (sport)

noun ah-tah-KAHN Rare

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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