offensive
Meanings
Noun
1. offensive (an attack) (military)
Examples8
Tom a dirigé l'offensive.
Tom led the attack.
Les plans de l'offensive étaient secrets.
The plans for the offensive were secret.
L'ennemi a poursuivi son offensive toute la journée.
The enemy kept up their attack all day.
une offensive d'envergure
a large-scale offensive operation
Le général a décidé de lancer une offensive contre le camp ennemi.
The general decided to launch an offensive against the enemy camp.
Plusieurs soldats furent blessés lors de l'offensive.
Several soldiers were injured in the offensive.