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raid in French

raid in French is raid, razzia, descente — raid means a sudden attack or surprise incursion, often by armed forces or police.

raid in French

raid
noun
(law enforcement) An attack or invasion for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering.
razzia
noun
(law enforcement) An attack or invasion for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering.
descente
noun
(law enforcement) An attack or invasion for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering.
rafle
noun
(law enforcement) An attack or invasion for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering.

What does "raid" mean?

  1. noun A sudden attack or surprise incursion, often by armed forces or police.
    "The museum was the target of a night raid by thieves."
  2. verb To carry out a sudden attack or unannounced search on a place.
    "Officers raided the flat after neighbours reported stolen goods."
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raid in a sentence

  • The museum was the target of a night raid by thieves.
  • Police carried out a dawn raid on the suspected drug den.
  • Officers raided the flat after neighbours reported stolen goods.
  • Inspectors raided the factory without warning to check the safety records.

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What is "raid" in French?
"raid" in French is raid, razzia, descente. raid means: A sudden attack or surprise incursion, often by armed forces or police.
How do you use "raid" in a sentence?
Example: "The museum was the target of a night raid by thieves." In French, "raid" is raid, razzia, descente.
Are there other ways to say "raid" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "raid": raid, razzia, descente, rafle.
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