broadside in French
broadside in French is bordée, flanc — broadside means a strong, forceful attack, whether spoken or written.
broadside in French
bordée
(nautical) One side of a ship above the water line; all the guns on one side of a warship; their simultaneous firing.
flanc
(nautical) One side of a ship above the water line; all the guns on one side of a warship; their simultaneous firing.
What does "broadside" mean?
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noun A strong, forceful attack, whether spoken or written.
"The critic launched a broadside against the new policy."
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noun Historically, the simultaneous firing of all the guns on one side of a warship.
"The ship fired a broadside at the approaching fleet."
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adv Sideways, with the side facing something, especially in a collision.
"The car skidded and hit the wall broadside."
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broadside in a sentence
- The critic launched a broadside against the new policy.
- The ship fired a broadside at the approaching fleet.
- The car skidded and hit the wall broadside.
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What is "broadside" in French?
"broadside" in French is bordée, flanc. broadside means: A strong, forceful attack, whether spoken or written.
How do you use "broadside" in a sentence?
Example: "The critic launched a broadside against the new policy." In French, "broadside" is bordée, flanc.
Are there other ways to say "broadside" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "broadside": bordée, flanc.
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