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tackle

English translation of tackle

tackle

The French word for 'tackle' is 'tackler'. It is used in the context of sports, particularly football, to refer to the act of stopping an opponent who has the ball by bringing them to the ground. In a broader sense, it can also mean to confront or deal with a difficult problem or situation.


Example sentences using: tackle

Je vais m'attaquer à cette tâche demain.

English translation of Je vais m'attaquer à cette tâche demain.

I will tackle this task tomorrow.

In this sentence, 'm'attaquer à' is a French expression that means 'to tackle'. It is often used when referring to dealing with a task or problem.

Il est difficile de s'attaquer au problème sans les bons outils

English translation of Il est difficile de s'attaquer au problème sans les bons outils

It is difficult to tackle the problem without the right tools.

In this example, 's'attaquer au' is used in the context of dealing with a problem. In French, the verb 'attaquer' is frequently used in this context, to mean 'to deal with' or 'to tackle' a problem or challenge.

Je dois m'attaquer à mon devoir de mathématiques.

English translation of Je dois m'attaquer à mon devoir de mathématiques.

I have to tackle my math homework.

Here, 'm'attaquer à' is used to imply the need to start dealing with (or 'tackling') the math homework. The French verb 'attaquer' can often be found in such contexts, where some form of addressing or dealing with a situation or task is implied.

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