Summary
counter-attack {noun}
riposte · contre-attaque · réplique
to counter-attack {verb}
contre-attaquer
English-French translation for "counter-attack"
"counter-attack" French translation
counter-attack {noun}
counter-attack {noun} (also: retort, strike back, counterblast)
In addition, I should like to congratulate Mr Patten for his counter-attack.
We must not be taken in by the allegation that there is an urgent need for a massive counter-attack in Iraq.
In its counter-attack, the army killed five of the assailants.
But it cannot be conceived solely as a counter-attack against terrorism; it should be seen as a way of bringing peoples together and
counter-attack {noun} (also: counterblast)
Thanks to Cuba and Venezuela's impetus, the counter attack gave birth to the ALBA.
On 26 November 2007, a counter attack by the Chadian national army resulted in the death of several people and a number of wounded.
Government aircraft were observed in the area during the counter-attack by Government forces on 22 September.
When the American troops occupied the vitally important hills overlooking Queenston, Brock launched an immediate counter-attack.
counter-attack {noun} (also: cue, replica, replication, response)
Afghanistan may well be a target for the USA's counter-attack.
to counter-attack {verb}
Usage examples
Usage examples for "counter-attack" in French
On 10 February, approximately 500 SLA/MM soldiers reportedly launched a counter-attack in Wada'ah, destroying shops and houses before being driven out.
This settlement will be achievable only if discussion and dialogue replace the bombings, attacks and counter-attacks of the last two months.
While it is still assessed that suicide attacks run counter to Afghan culture, so far about one third of suicide attackers are suspected to be Afghan nationals.
Those participating in the parade have been attacked by counter-demonstrators throwing eggs, stones and plastic bottles at the marchers, necessitating police protection.
This vicious attack runs counter to international legitimacy — the legitimacy that was asserted by this Council in resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973).
That is to say, terrorists are cognizant that an extremely lethal WMD attack could alienate their supporters or cause a fatal counter-attack by the Government.
Likewise, some of the properties of the people were destroyed in counter attack made by security forces (NHRC, 2005, pp.129-135).
As part of efforts to counter the attacks, the Government of Guinea has armed civilians and mobilized civil defence committees in the border areas.
Ultimately, a draft resolution such as this one emboldens terrorists, encourages counter-attacks and contributes to the ultimate terrorist goal of derailing the peace process.
Similar words
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