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offense in French

offense in French is insulte, injure, offense — offense means a wrongdoing, crime, or breach of a rule.

offense in French

insulte

noun

injure

noun

offense

noun

attaque

noun

(team, _, sports) A strategy and tactics employed when in position to score; contrasted with defense.

offensive

noun

(team, _, sports) A strategy and tactics employed when in position to score; contrasted with defense.

attaquants

noun

(team, _, sports) The portion of a team dedicated to scoring when in position to do so; contrasted with defense.

attaque

noun

(team, _, sports) The portion of a team dedicated to scoring when in position to do so; contrasted with defense.

What does "offense" mean?

noun A wrongdoing, crime, or breach of a rule.
"Speeding is a minor traffic offense in most states."
noun A feeling of hurt or anger caused by something insulting or disrespectful.
"She took offense at the joke about her accent."
noun In sports, the team or players trying to score, as opposed to defense.
"The offense struggled to move the ball in the second half."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

offense in a sentence

Speeding is a minor traffic offense in most states.
He was arrested for a second offense within a year.
She took offense at the joke about her accent.
No offense was meant by the comment.

Similar words in French

affront barb insult slur transgression

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "offense" in French?

"offense" in French is insulte, injure, offense. offense means: A wrongdoing, crime, or breach of a rule.

How do you use "offense" in a sentence?

Example: "Speeding is a minor traffic offense in most states." In French, "offense" is insulte, injure, offense.

Are there other ways to say "offense" in French?

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "offense": insulte, injure, offense, attaque, offensive, attaquants.

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