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tackle in French

tackle in French is tacle, plaquage, affronter — tackle means to confront and deal with a difficult problem or task head-on.

tackle in French

tacle
noun
(sports, countable) A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
plaquage
noun
(sports, countable) A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
affronter
verb
To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
combattre
verb
To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
tacler
verb
(sports) To attempt to take away a ball.
plaquer
verb
(rugby, American football) To bring a ball carrier to the ground.

What does "tackle" mean?

  1. verb To confront and deal with a difficult problem or task head-on.
    "The council finally decided to tackle the housing shortage."
  2. verb To physically bring an opponent to the ground or take the ball from them, as in rugby, football, or soccer.
    "The defender tackled him just outside the penalty area."
  3. noun Equipment or gear, especially for fishing, or the act of tackling an opponent in sport.
    "He packed his fishing tackle before dawn."

tackle in a sentence

  • The council finally decided to tackle the housing shortage.
  • She tackled her overflowing inbox first thing Monday morning.
  • The defender tackled him just outside the penalty area.
  • He packed his fishing tackle before dawn.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tackle" in French?

"tackle" in French is tacle, plaquage, affronter. tackle means: To confront and deal with a difficult problem or task head-on.

How do you use "tackle" in a sentence?

Example: "The council finally decided to tackle the housing shortage." In French, "tackle" is tacle, plaquage, affronter.

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

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "tackle": tacle, plaquage, affronter, combattre, tacler, plaquer.

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