Meaning of Contre-Attaquer – French Verb

Contre-attaquer means to counterattack.

Examples of contre-attaquer in Every Day Usage

1. Nous avons pris une avance de deux points dans le match, mais l’équipe adverse a contre-attaqué et a égalisé rapidement. (We were leading by two points in the game, but the opposing team counterattacked and tied the score quickly.)

2. Les manifestants ont contre-attaqué en lançant des pierres et des bouteilles sur les forces de l’ordre. (The protesters counterattacked by throwing rocks and bottles at the police forces.)

3. Après avoir écouté les critiques, le président a décidé de contre-attaquer lors de son prochain discours pour défendre sa politique. (After listening to the criticism, the president decided to counterattack during his next speech to defend his policy.)

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